In India, where general elections are to be held this year, large-scale demonstrations by farmers are being held to demand that the government legislate minimum purchase prices for major agricultural products, and some clash with police, resulting in injuries. It becomes.
On the 13th, on the outskirts of New Delhi, the capital of India, a large number of farmers and their supporters gathered in response to a call from some domestic agricultural organizations to demand legislation for a minimum price for the government to purchase major agricultural products such as rice and wheat. We did a demo.
Local media reported that thousands of people took part in the demonstrations, with some breaking barricades on main roads and throwing stones, leading to police firing tear gas and causing injuries. I had to leave.
A large-scale demonstration is planned for the 14th, with participants planning to head to the center of New Delhi, and with police on high alert, there are concerns that the chaos will spread even further. I am.
While economic growth continues in India, many rural people, who make up about 70% of the population, are forced to live in poverty, and measures to combat poverty among farmers will be an issue in the general election to be held by May this year. There is one.