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January 13, 2021

India's Top Court Stays Controversial Farm Laws Which Spurred Historic Protests
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India's Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of highly contested
farm laws that seek to deregulate agricultural markets. The laws
triggered historic, ongoing protests outside of New Delhi and around the
country since late November. The court is appointing a committee to hear
farmers' grievances. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he would not
repeal the laws, while farmers have vowed to keep protesting as long as
needed.


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