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Rice production in danger in India due to controversial agricultural reforms

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Amritsar, Oct 7 (EFE / EPA).- India has been experiencing continuous protests for days against the laws proposed by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that allow large traders to buy products directly from farmers.The reforms approved by Parliament seek to pave the way for private investment to boost the agricultural sector, which represents about 15% of the country's economy.However, they have been harshly criticized both by the opposition and by farmers themselves, who fear it will leave them unprotected.(Camera: RAMINDER PAL SINGH)SHOT LIST: THE RICE HARVEST IN AMRITSAR, INDIA.

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