Indian farmers stage nationwide protests against agricultural reforms

Indian farmers opposed to reforms they say threaten their livelihoods renewed their push against the changes, with nationwide protests on Monday a year after laws on the liberalization of the agricultural sector were introduced.

In the southeastern state of Tamil Nadu's Chennai, protesters broke thorough police barricades and clashed with police. Several protesters were detained at the scene.

In the capital New Delhi, as well as the northern cities of Bahadurgarh and Ranchi, farmers blocked roads and rail tracks as they demanded the Modi-led government repeal the three laws.

The legislation, introduced in September last year, deregulates the agriculture sector and allows farmers to sell produce to buyers beyond government-regulated wholesale markets, where growers are assured of a minimum price.

Small farmers say the changes make them vulnerable to competition from big business, and that they could eventually lose price supports for staples such as wheat and rice. The government says the reforms mean new opportunities and better prices for farmers.

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