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Newsday: 19/11/2021 07:06 GMT : Indian Prime Minister repeals controversial farming laws

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19/11/2021 07:06 GMT : Indian Prime Minister repeals controversial farming laws

Indian Prime Minister repeals controversial farming laws

BBC World Service - Newsday, Indian Prime Minister repeals controversial farming laws

In surprise U-turn, Narendra Modi says he has decided to repeal agricultural reform laws

The Indian Prime Minister has repealed three controversial farming laws. These laws led to protests by farmers in which many died. Friday's surprise announcement marks a major U-turn as the government had not taken any initiative to talk to farmers in recent months.

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