India's Modi backs down on farm reforms in surprise victory for protesters

India's Modi backs down on farm reforms in surprise victory for protesters

November 19, 2021 14:00 pm

NEW DELHI, Nov 19: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday he would repeal controversial farm laws that farmers have protested for more than a year, a significant climbdown for the combative leader.

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