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Why are the farmers upset?

Farmers across the country are protesting against the three farm reform bills passed by the parliament during its monsoon session. The three bills passed were  The Farmers’ Produce Trade And Commerce (Promotion And Facilitation) Bill, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill , and T he Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill . What is farm bill 2020? Three farm bills were introduced in parliament on September 14 to replace the ordinances issued  during the lockdown. The farm reform bills have led to widespread protests across the country.  What does these farm bills scout to? Breaks the monopoly of the government-regulated mandis(markets) and allow farmers to sell directly to the private buyers. Provides legal framework for farmers to enter into written contracts with companies and produce for them. It allows agri-business to stock food articles and remove the governments ability to impose restrictions arbitrary . A look at the data Du

Life Post Lockdown

  The Covid-19 pandemic has grappled the society into its clutches. However, we would expect many changes in the coming time. The whole country faced a major number of problems during and after  the lockdown implemented  by our honorable prime minister on 25th March for the very first time which ended on 30th of May. The lockdown is over but not the pandemic! though people are free to come out of their house now but some are unnecessarily roaming on the streets which is dangerous to their and others health. The aforementioned issue is an imbroglio and people have been facing it for a long time now. Although, the lockdown and the restrictions are over now but people and the country is still facing a number of problems in the  "new-normal"  society.    Firstly, the  GDP  of the country saw a drastic change falling to  -23.9%  in the second quarter.  Secondly, Malls and restaurants are open for the public now but people fear in visiting such crowded places affecting the growth a