Inside the India Farmers' Protest

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They've got support from celebrities and activists, but why are India's farmers so angry?

For months, tens of thousands of farmers have been protesting in India. 

Their movement has attracted global support, from celebrities including Rihanna, Lily Singh and climate activist Greta Thunberg. 

So why are the farmers protesting? BBC South Asia correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan explains what it’s all about.

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