The Newsmakers

The Newsmakers


Farmers V The BJP

February 17, 2021

Farmers in India have been protesting for months over controversial farming reforms. The ruling BJP is adamant the new laws are essential to grow India's economy, but the farmers feel they’re being cheated. Neither side is willing to back down, but eventually one will have to. Will it be the government, or the farmers?

Guests:

Gopal Krishna Agarwal
BJP National Spokesperson

Ashok Swain
Professor of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University

Amandeep Sandhu
Journalist and Writer