Farmers Protest 2024

The Farmers' Protest 2024 refers to potential ongoing or renewed demonstrations by Indian farmers, building upon the historic protests from 2020-2021. Farmers protested against the government's agricultural laws, which they believed threatened their livelihoods by promoting corporate interests over their rights. Though these laws were repealed, discussions around MSP (Minimum Support Price), farmer rights, and agricultural reforms remain ongoing, with the possibility of further protests depending on government policies and farmer responses in 2024. The protest reflects deep-rooted issues within India's agrarian sector.

A viral photo falsely claimed to show a bullet-hit utensil from the 2024 farmers' protest.

BOOM's fact-check revealed that the photo was actually taken in Shahparir Dwip, Bangladesh, near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border. The bullet damage occurred when gunfire allegedly fired by rebels from Myanmar hit several homes. The photo is unrelated to the farmers' protest in India.