Protesting farmers pose challenge to Modi

With polls opening this month in India, farmers are angry with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2021, Modi made a rare concession by repealing farm laws after they were met with massive monthslong protests in Delhi. Now, farmers are returning  to the streets. Sushmita Pathak reports from Delhi that the main demand now is guaranteed crop prices. 

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