Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:07pm on 18 Feb 2024,Sunday India
The ongoing Farmers' Protest 2.0 in Punjab differs from its 2020-21 counterpart, lacking strength and unity, with major unions distancing themselves. Identity politics surfaces as only two prominent unions lead, causing intensity and support issues. The political fallout is evident, affecting SAD's alliance plans with BJP, while AAP and Congress compete to appease farmers. The BJP's rural push faces setbacks due to the agitation, prompting damage control efforts, including bilateral talks to address farmers' concerns. Political analysts observe the potential impact on BJP's rural strategy based on successful farmer union appeasement.
