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India’s massive farmers’ protests encapsulate the region’s complex political environment, social struggles, and economic concerns. Since late 2020, farmers have camped on the outskirts of Delhi to oppose new farm laws enacted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Critics argue these laws favor large corporations at the expense of small-scale farmers, threatening their livelihood and the minimum support price (MSP) system—a key safety net for rural producers.