Farmers Protests

In September 2020, the Modi government in India passed a set of three pro-market farm laws. The government wanted to reduce its role in the Indian agricultural sector. The farmers, barely scraping through with pre-existing governmental support, heavily protested these laws. They gathered on the three borders that the capital city of New Delhi shared with adjacent states. They sat at the borders for months, braving harsh weather - from heat to cold, until the government finally had to withdraw the laws. Farmers’ unions say, through the stretch of the protests, at least nine farmers died by suicide.  And nearly 700 died while the protests went on, often leaving families in debt.


Nov. 29, 2020, Sunday
A farmer strikes a pose, sitting inside the back of a tractor, Singhu Border.

Nov. 29, 2020, Sunday
A farmer chops a cauliflower while preparing food for the farmers protesting at Singhu Border.

November 30, 2020, Monday
A farmer sits on a mattress while backing in the sun at Singhu Border.

November 29, 2020, Sunday
A 13 year old boy, Dilbag Singh, takes over a tractor at Singhu Border.

November 30, 2020, Monday
Farmers sit and play cards while protesting at Singhu Border.

November 29, 2020, Sunday
A farmer eats lunch cooked by other farmers at Singhu Border.

Nov. 30, 2020, Monday
Farmers sleep inside their trucks at Singhu Border, New Delhi.
Nov. 29, 2020, Sunday
Farmers sit on top of a truck while protesting at Singhu Border, New Delhi.
November 30, 2020, Monday
Scenes of life from Singhu Border, New Delhi.
November 30, 2020, Monday
Farmers peel peas and prepare a meal at Singhu Border, New Delhi.
November 30, 2020, Monday
Farmers debate and discuss their demands at Singhu Border, New Delhi.
Nov. 30, 2020, Monday
Farmers listen to a leader speak at Singhu Border, New Delhi.
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