Indian farmers mark one year of protests - in pictures

  • Farmers march on the first anniversary of the their protests against the government's agricultural reform laws at the Delhi-Haryana state border in Singhu. AFP
    Farmers march on the first anniversary of the their protests against the government's agricultural reform laws at the Delhi-Haryana state border in Singhu. AFP
  • Millions of farmers have launched a rolling year-long protest, blocking three major highways approaching the capital New Delhi since last November. AFP
    Millions of farmers have launched a rolling year-long protest, blocking three major highways approaching the capital New Delhi since last November. AFP
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week appealed to farmers to return to their homes after his government backed down but farmer unions have warned that the protests will continue until legislation guarantees minimum prices. AFP
    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week appealed to farmers to return to their homes after his government backed down but farmer unions have warned that the protests will continue until legislation guarantees minimum prices. AFP
  • The minimum support price (MSP) helps farmers to sell their produce above the benchmark rates fixed by the government. AFP
    The minimum support price (MSP) helps farmers to sell their produce above the benchmark rates fixed by the government. AFP
  • Mr Modi’s government has approved a bill to roll back the three contentious farm laws that triggered the country's longest street protests by farmers. AFP
    Mr Modi’s government has approved a bill to roll back the three contentious farm laws that triggered the country's longest street protests by farmers. AFP
  • Farmers have continued to protest despite the pledge to repeal the laws. AFP
    Farmers have continued to protest despite the pledge to repeal the laws. AFP
  • Farming unions have called for a march to parliament on November 29, when the new bill is likely to be tabled. AFP
    Farming unions have called for a march to parliament on November 29, when the new bill is likely to be tabled. AFP
  • Farmer Kabal Singh chains himself at a protest site in Singhu. AFP
    Farmer Kabal Singh chains himself at a protest site in Singhu. AFP
  • Farmers on the outskirts of Delhi, at Pakora Chowk, gather on first anniversary of their protests. Reuters
    Farmers on the outskirts of Delhi, at Pakora Chowk, gather on first anniversary of their protests. Reuters
  • Mr Modi said his government failed to convince farmers about the benefits of the reform laws. Reuters
    Mr Modi said his government failed to convince farmers about the benefits of the reform laws. Reuters