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Watch | Farm Bill Protests: Who Are 'Arthiyas' and Why Are They Upset?

Darshan Pal Singh of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee explains why, historically, arthiyas have had a bad reputation.
Darshan Pal Singh of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee explains why, historically, arthiyas have had a bad reputation.
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The Wire met with the current and former president of the Arthiya association in Patiala. They explained their concerns about the recently enacted laws.

They described the problems that they believe will arise with the parallel private market yard structure.

Darshan Pal Singh of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee also explained why, historically, arthiyas have had a bad reputation.

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