Economist Podcasts Hell no, we won’t grow: Indian farmers’ mass protests
Jan 19, 2021
Alex Trevely, an expert India correspondent for The Economist, delves into the mass protests by Indian farmers resisting government agricultural reforms that threaten their livelihoods. He highlights the protesters' resilience and community spirit. Meanwhile, Greg Karlstrom discusses the U.S. designation of the Houthis in Yemen as terrorists, detailing the humanitarian crisis this decision exacerbates. They also touch on the burgeoning African comics scene, showcasing how it offers fresh narratives that contrast with traditional Western storytelling.
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New Agricultural Laws
- India's new agricultural laws aim to deregulate the market for small producers.
- These laws intend to improve the sluggish agriculture sector by allowing unregulated markets and discarding anti-hoarding laws.
Farmers' Concerns
- Farmers fear big businesses will exploit them under the new laws, leading to lower profits and volatile prices.
- They are concerned about bearing the costs of these reforms, which they believe will disproportionately affect them.
Government Response & Supreme Court Intervention
- The government's attempts to appease the farmers have fallen short of their demands, which include revoking the laws.
- The Supreme Court intervened with a stay on the laws and an expert panel review, but the farmers remain steadfast.