Land struggle in the time of pandemic

Gaurav Bansal

Land struggle in the time of pandemic

Gaurav Bansal

School of Global Development

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Abstract

The strong-arm methods adopted by rich farmers to force agricultural labour to work at lower wages following the pandemic-induced shortage of migrant workers exposes the fault lines in rural Punjab. The question of land becomes central again as the battle rages on caste and class lines.

Original language	English
Number of pages	4
Specialist publication	Frontline
Publication status	Published - 31 Jul 2020

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https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/punjab-land-struggle-in-the-time-of-pandemic/article32024163.ece

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