India's Own Worst Enemy

The move is likely aimed at shoring up support among farmers ahead of key state elections. But without the reforms, India’s agriculture sector will continue to deteriorate.

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Among the seven states holding assembly votes, Uttar Pradesh’s ballot will be especially key in gauging the opposition’s ability to challenge the ruling BJP on a national scale.

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By sapping growth, the escalating health crisis risks derailing progress toward reducing poverty and developing India's massive economy.

A strong performance in the upcoming state ballots, especially in Assam and West Bengal, would improve Modi’s ability to implement his party’s nationalist agenda at the local level.

Even after hearing farmers’ grievances, the new mediation committee is unlikely to propose sweeping changes to Modi’s agricultural reforms, raising the risk for more protests.