b. j. p. 's decline in popularity caused by 3 farming laws that triggered protests for more than a year. have natal sent us this report from top british we're outside of pulling station in a row high, noted with israel. people are lining up to cost their vote $1000000000.00 biggest states election. now the issue is home to more than 200000000 people and change the highest number of members to in just parliament and therefore has an outside importance in, in just political landscape. this election is widely seen as a chest, a prime minister in the reigns, remove these popularity. now this isn't a gradient state which back to b, j. b overwhelmingly. in 2017. but since then, support among farmers has dwindled. for one, many of them participated in that year long agitation against the 3 farm laws they had failed big corporations. now those laws were eventually revoked by the prime minister because of these upcoming elections. but many farmers have continued to protest over unmet demand or the f

b. j. p. modi became prime minister with an historic landslide victory and national general elections in 2014. he was soon accused of trying to silence opposition of the activist journalists, critical of the government began being arrested in 2019 moody was reelected. he then imposed a wide spread crack down and a log on the disputed region of kashmir and revoked its semi autonomous stages. that same year protest erupt nationwide after murray and it a controversial citizenship law. a provided citizenship for religious minorities, but excluded muslims. in 2020 farming reform law was passed. it prompted months long, peaceful protests and strikes which sometimes turned violent in recent months. the b j. p has been accused of allowing hate speech against muslims and it's rallies and polarizing the country. as january b, j. p controlled states began imposing a ban on religious head, scarves one by muslims in schools. by let's bring in our guests in new delhi, we have sedans who metal, a politici

now the b j. p has never actually won at election here in punjab, but it has been power before through a power sharing agreement. so it will be interesting to see how it does compared to the last election because of the very unpopular hom laws. there are many other serious issues facing the stage and more than 30000000 people that are quite unique to here and job water depletion because of farming. there's also organized crime, a lot of organized crime and punjab, the fed mafia which control and legal sand mining, liquor, distribution and drugs, one of the biggest drug abuse problems in the country with the proliferation of opium and heroine and also brain drain pad, jobs, sends, and lot of people, what is the highest number of people, especially young, that educated skilled workers who are leaving here because of a lack of opportunities. now the electro battle and punjab, a c and it's between the, the main opposition part of the congress which is currently in power here. a regional party call sho

a regional organisation court should owe money alcholay dull which might partner with the b. j. p. and am od meal common man potty. if andy as main opposition party, the congress lose power here in punjab, it would be a devastating blow for india's oldest political party. it only holds power and 3 of the countries $28.00 states. india's largest state author per day is also holding elections. staying in power, there would give the b, j. p, a major boost in his bid for a 3rd successive victory in the next national election and 2024. defeat in author probation, or an any of the other 3 states, which also vote this month would increase pressure on the b j. p. it's leaders are already face and criticism for high unemployment and their response to the co. the 19 pandemic. elizabeth parent m al jazeera battiata up on job debating winter olympics is closed with the head of the international olympic committee saying the games were truly exceptional. the house had their best performance at a winter olympics with a total of 15 middle. the games are likely to be remembered for the positive dop

it comes from an official account of the b, j. p. the countries ruling party and was posted by its communications team in the future, right. a state that will hold an election later this year. who gerad was once home to prime minister, no wrench promoting it is where he shake his politics, made his knee. he knew typing it community who it's clothing and then showing members of the community hanging from a news is not something that would be acceptable in any a democracy in the world. and it shouldn't be. it has become acceptable in this country and it requires a lot of work from activists to be able to take such material off social media. good job. it's mr. moore, these home state and for the handle of the ruling party, for the instagram of the ruling party, to post an image of muslim men hanging by the news. i mean, the message could not be cleared, or i said the reactions, you know, on my social media and even people who usually fence it does quote unquote a political even be able to completely gob smacked by this. the reactions. o

a regional organisation court should owe money alcholay dull, which might partner with the b j, p. and am od me or common man party. if any is main opposition party the congress, lose power here in punjab? it would be a devastating blow for india's oldest political party, if only holds power and 3 of the countries $28.00 states. india's largest state author probation is also holding elections. staying in power, there would give the b, j p, a major boost in his bid for a 3rd successive victory in the next national election and 2024, defeat an author, probation, or an any of the other 3 states which also vote this month would increase pressure on the b, j. p. it's leaders are already face and criticism for high unemployment and their response to the co. the 19 pandemic elizabeth koran m al jazeera battiata up and job of the beijing winter game winter olympics, have wrapped up in spectacular style. organizers say the games ran smoothly, but a doping scandal that's yet to be resolved is said to have tarnished china's big occasion. katrina, you reports from beijing ah, dancing snowflake

probation, or an any of the other 3 states which also vote this month would increase pressure on the b, j. p. it's leaders that already face and criticism for high unemployment and their response to the co. the 19 pandemic. elizabeth koran m al jazeera battiata up and job. ah tougher crit check on the headlines here. this i the white house as president biden has accepted in principle. i french broken summit with the russian president vladimir putin. if russia does not invade ukraine earlier, the union president appeal for cease fire in the east following 2 days of sustained shelling on the front lines. jabber tansy has more from washington, dc. it's the agreement in principle to a summit, but florida's to summit about ukraine. the elisa paula says this is a summary to discuss, discuss security and strategic stability in europe. this isn't just about you.

when any of the other 3 states, which also vote this month would increase pressure on the b j. p. it's leaders that already face and criticism for high unemployment and their response to the coal. 19 pandemic elizabeth corral them algebra era. battiata on job of 50000 blooms, saw on show in southern france, the annual battle of the flowers parade in the states. back 150 years. holly, who decorated flor floats are part of a 2 week carnival which runs until next weekend. ah. alright, let's get a round up. top stories on al jazeera, the cranium president is appealing for a cease fire in the following 2 days, a sustain shelling on the front lines while dia zaleski is calling on russia's president to choose a place where the 2 leaders could meet. barry says russia is extending its military deployment. they're citing growing tension near the ukraine border around 30000 russian soldiers have been carrying out exercises in bella was andrew simmons has more we're hearing the that's tutoring was very.

and the modi and the ruling b j. p potty as go straight to pub natal, his life for us in amorro hot in utter pradesh. good to see you. so one of these particular states being what so closely so i know there are about 5 state elections being held in india this month. the most important of these are here in the state of with the provision. i'm role how, where we are. you can see people lining up to cost their vote actually has, according to reports in the highest bought are turned out to do not the state is the most popular state in india, population is about 200000000 people. so that's why voting is being held in 7 phases. now, politically speaking, this is the most important state election in india for one of the, for their sends about it d parliamentarians to the center. and that's the maximum number of any state on top of that, it is widely considered to be the bed, whether off the national political route. these elections also come midway through prime minister marines or mo, these current dom. and so it's been se

now many of the farmers here had backed the b j. b in 2017 which one a landslide victory. but since then, a lot of anger and disappointment has that in many of the farmers participated in back yard long. i taishan against those 3 agriculture laws. they were eventually revoked by the prime minister because of these upcoming elections. but many have continued to protest because they say that all the demands have not been led from back to where we are. this is the western region. this is a sure go back and let the pharmacy so to say that price rise as an issue and show them is haven't paid them for financial issues for farmers is are number one still, i'm believe, been many of those farmers and other people wait both for the b j, b and it does have an edge. what they would be looking out for when the results are out is that margin of victory did the b, j. b, repeat the audio feed or had the opposition are parties managed to dent the formidable image of the beach. repeat of series, prompting the tao reporting from amerihope and with a pradesh many thanks. indeed probably at le

it was considered a bastion of the ruling b, j b. but in the face of a severe economic downturn and a lot of conversation about joblessness and the government's failure to create any jobs after lockdown and so on and so forth. ah, that this is a test for him. nobody had imagined that the election would done out to be such a challenge. it is being conducted in 7 phases because it's a huge state for the, it's a, it's quite a mammoth dos. do to have pulling up among 200000000 people that to fall back would so on. and so for the indian elections, i've been one equations, but that point nobody taught it was a challenge and it's donned out to be a challenge. how bad then has that economic low down and the unemployment been because, i mean those, those are those a classic election issues anywhere in the world. i'm wondering how bad the situation has been for indians. it's very bad. these had the, the leave had people going below the poverty line. we have something in india called the poverty line. and people who are supposed to come up and

we can cross live now to freedom, convoy v p and spokesperson b j b j data. thank you very much for joining us here on the international revenue. it starts off with, you know, a very simple question for you, what the main demands of your, your movements. very simple. we want the co mandates removed. and we also want the coven passport system, the q r code system for entering the country. we want that program abandoned. that's it. not much more than that. they've been reports claiming that the citizens in all the war a bit fed up of the freedom combine some of the disruption it's caused. what do you make of those reports? i would describe that it's fake news. so you see a lot of that from the canadian broadcasting cbc, toronto star, ctv. these are not credible sources. that's why they have not been invited to our press conference. the general vibe in the feel on the ground is amazing. it's a party. people who live in the city come up to us or with you. this is, it shouldn't be tolerated. and we get this across the political spectrum, like it's not like we only

it seems a test for prime minister and that under modi's governing b, j. p. party farmers make up the states biggest voting block. they were heavily involved in successfully protesting against proposed agricultural reforms last year . well, elizabeth banana was watching the voting at a police station in the city of petard bachelor. she's joining in missouri. one of the 2 states for the elections are taking place. it's the 1st election if i understand correctly in punjab since those processed by farmers which were led by farmers from the state exactly rod, so those year long protests against be about to be a john for parties. the government plans to corporate highs the agriculture sector, lead to by many accounts, one of the biggest protest movements in the world and with something that somebody had never done before a you to and the repealing of the doors on a separately mercy of large corporations. farming is always a big issue in pine jar that is known as the red basket and produces but there are many other serious issues facing the state 30000000 more t

saying that demands have not been met. experts say this has bolstered opposition parties making the b j. p. seen less formidable in the last 2, attendees has 17 election at the west, and you'll be mid of them when term in favor of the b, b. but this is, seems either so, you know, the, what is on the condo smile, and the opposition more. and if they're gone to the old rule, build up the same kind of momentum that you saw in the applause on the ordering. then we can say that will be anybody's game. pools are also being held in for more states. results will be declared on march 10 and will indicate how the bgp may perform in the next national elections. party method al jazeera with the british northern india shall anchors government is agreed to increase wages for health workers. following a week of widespread protests and strike action. union leaders say the government will meet their demands for better conditions. as a spiraling, inflation worsens. the countries, economic crisis on friday president got a by our roger pac sir designated workers from the health and ad christy sectors as es

there will give the b, j p a major boost and it's bid for a 3rd successive victory in the next national election and 2024 defeat and other probation, or any of the other 3 states, which also vote this month would increase pressure on the b j, p. it's leaders that already face and criticism for high unemployment and their response to the call. the 19 pandemic elizabeth corona algebra era battiata on job indonesia is working to revive, is pandemic. hit tourism industry, regular direct flights of the popular destination of barley resume this month, while many on the island of eagerly await the return of foreign travellers. some question, the stability of the tourism industry. jessica washington has the highlands of barley have long attracted tourists visit has come here for the cool climate and to see barley's famous rice fields. but these fields and farms are more than just a tourist attraction. they provided a lifeline for the thousands who lost their jobs when the travellers stopped coming because of covert 19 good. eric used to be a tour guide. now he farms cabbages. had that the man.

there would give the b. j. p. a major boost in his bid for a 3rd successive victory in the next national election and 2024 defeat and other probation, or an any of the other 3 states which also vote this month would increase pressure on the b j. p. it's leaders are already face and criticism for high unemployment and their response to the co. the 19 pandemic. elizabeth koran m al jazeera battiata up on job the beijing winter olympics of ended in spectacular style. organizers proclaimed the 15 days of competition. a smoothly run success. but a doping scandal that's yet to be resolved tarnished. china's big occasion. katrina, you reports from beijing ah, dancing snowflakes and a technicolor light show flooded beijing's birds nest stadium. as the city said good bye to the 2022 winter olympics. china's president, she didn't ping, presided over sunday evenings closing ceremony, while olympians paraded to the stadium to the tune of beethoven's ode to joy. the head of the international olympic committee commended the ath

has denied these accusations and a talk minister in the b. j b recently praised the police for the investigation into these riots. madagascar stealing with its 4th major storm in a month intense winds from sight con, am naughty, a. tearing through the st. mary's battered by another sigh, conscious. 2 weeks ago, some 30000 people were evacuated before it made land full. more than a 100 people have died in storms on the island this month. columbia has become the latest dp catholic country to relax its abortion laws. a landmark court ruling means women will be able to terminate pregnancies without facing prosecution. want to pay on a key of reports. campaigners are celebrating the decision women's rights activists shed tears of joy. for years they've been fighting for the right to legal abortion . now, columbus constitutional court has made it possible that we could achieve meant for all women. we want a greater recognition of our full citizenship, more security over our bodies, and over our sexual and reproductive rights. oh, i can do that every

there would give the b, j p, a major boost in his bid for a 3rd successive victory in the next national election and 2024. defeat in author probation, or an any of the other 3 states, which also vote this month would increase pressure on the b j. p. it's leaders are already facing criticism for high unemployment and their response to the co. the 19 pandemic. elizabeth parent m al jazeera battiata up on job, protested barcelona, demanding the release of rapid popular hustle a year after he was jailed. ah, in 2018 hustle, was found guilty of insulting the monarchy and glorifying terrorism and his lyrics and tweets. but he failed to report to prison and was arrested in february last year after it's done before police. his supporters say he is a political prisoner out when i bought it, i think that i mean my little garcia and the, and pablo how so is fighting the same fight in prison as he was when he was out on the streets. so in that sense, they couldn't defeat him, they thought with all the pressure on him at being isolated in prison and everything else, they could get him to shut up. no

i have no word from j. b morgan or any these funds that they want to reduce that amount because the oil prices are spiking. so while the rich seem to be doing ok, and while her rusher of course is doing okay, in terms of reserves from the oil, the poor bear the brunt of war as they always do through history. we also spoke with austria as a former foreign minister kirk and i. so now she says that if the e u does sanctioned russian gas, it'll simply have a nasty blow back effect. there is german officials, including i think even the minister economy have said we are able to substitute russian in gas imports. i'm not so sure that this would really be possible because

so b, j. d, those are my passion. actually, i spend the like already like more than 10 years of my life were photographing. b, j, d, or ball jointed dolls, come from asia. they can be arranged and all kinds of poses thanks to their ball and socket joints. monica owns over 25 of them. she gets a russian artist to paint their faces and body parts, according to her exact requests. a new character is created for each photo. so you can exchange to eyes so so that she can look, you know, aside oh, in front. so you can change the color of voice size of ours and so on. so again, you to appear like a different face and a different mean and different character. the dolls are often dressed in taylor made clothes. this dress, for example, was sewn by an artist friend. there are different sizes of those. so sometimes you'd say, you know, hard to find the right dress because sometimes the dress is too big or too small. the leather boots are color coordinated with the dress. monica wears gloves, so as not to smudge the dolls delicat

which is, by the way, going by the b j. p. has a b, j, p government. we are seeing, we are seeing the same thing, a tax on christians and all the states governed by the be including took the good, which is my whole home and several other states into these got to be a senior when we get people as well. so the point i think is that, you know, the hindu so can assist bhakti to which mr. moore, people know, basically believes that in get should be a hindu nation, in which are the identities should remain subordinate to the hindu, the hindu majority. i also want to say here, unfortunately, that on the question of a job, so the christian groups also have and people that you desist and they are supporting, you know, the hindu nationalist of position on this. they can look at this position on the other thing in the same call still got not to go area. there is a campaign run by the him, the simply mrs. supported in part by christian organizations, which says that muslim, muslim men should not be allowed to maddie women who are non muslims. so they, if they fall

in particular, it's me influence the future of how much political parties rely on that as the if the b j. b, when it may seem as maybe if you had the task that is working, but it could be it may have to be orient and it may be an indication for opposition parties on what it needs to be down on. but i put up a fight. michelle, just on a daily basis, this discourse of religious polarization. and it's see not just to note that there is, but it's also seen in other states as well in india, particularly at the, at the national level. if i can just put at that very, i wonder how this religious bullet either shouldn't makes itself known on a regular basis amongst indians. but over the last several years, a religious reservation has been a topic, not just for elections and new to me, but for living. doing that, it has become a discourse about us with them. and it's not even necessarily about us for them between him and it is often about us. what's been between those and the chapters often in the document. many of the supporters buy into the, in the, with maybe on the trip that they may be subjec

all this while from the ruling party, which is the b j. b has been that unemployment is not really a problem with it. and for those who are qualified for, there will be jobs. they have been from their, from his jobs in their manifesto as well. one job for one person from every family . apart from that, they've been focusing on a couple of welfare schemes that the central government as well as the state government has rolled out. and they are really hoping to cash on the benefits of those of welfare schemes. and they've been targeting the beneficiary of these schemes trying to reach out to them. for example, pensions, for example, some unemployment benefits, for example, areas, for example, electricity in a nice power pricing package that have promised to farmers. so they've been targeting specific beneficiaries of welfare schemes and they seem to be hoping this to be of placing their backs on these beneficiaries charo car to hear in your daily thank you. now to some of the other business stories making headlines around the world. the europe

the opposition is accusing the warning b. j. p of discrimination. now ukrainian fishermen, so they're afraid of working on the as all to see because of russian navy patrols, in recent months, they have been increasingly operating close to the ukrainian coast. dozens of bullets have been stopped, and fishermen have been detained by what they say is russian naval intelligence. child stratford reports from the southern ukraine the freezing fog as thick as much speed out across the hazel c. crimea, which was annexed by russian forces 8 years ago. is not far from here until one has come to check the area he will fish when the winter fishing season starts next week . he insists on covering his face because he like hundreds of ukrainian fishermen is being detained by russian naval intelligence. in recent years. he says he was taken to a russian naval base and coach at the entrance to the black sea where he was interrogated and held the 15 days before being released. lot of the fleet, mister, there are many obstacles access to the sea as difficult russians

last september, the host of the largest of those protest, the state targeting the b j. p. ahead of the polls in 2017 the b g. b one, a landslide victory luther publish. but growing economic distress among farmers as diluted. some of that you fauria last year, the mo, the government revoked the 3 agricultural laws. but many farmers have continued to protest, saying that demands have not been met. experts say this has bolstered opposition parties making the b j. p seemed less formidable. in the last 2, twenties has 17 election, the west and you be the mid of them when term in favor of the b, b. but this, it seems that the, you know, the forty's, i'm going to smile in the opposition more. and if they continue to build up the same kind of woman that we saw in the 1st on the ordering, then we can say that will be anybody's game. ringback polls are also being held in for more states. results would be declared on march 10 and will indicate how the b g p may perform in the next national election party method. i'll just see what the predation. northern india u. s. has banned all

saying that demands have not been met. exports say this has bolstered opposition parties making the b j. p. seen less committee. both in the last 2 twenties has 17 election, the west and you'll be mid of them when term in paper to the b b. but this, it seems over sir, you know, the forty's, i'm going to smile and the opposition more. and if the continued rule build up, the same kind of momentum that we saw in there for us on ordering, then we can say that will be anybody's game pools are also being held in for more states. results will be declared on march 10 and will indicate how the b g. p may perform in the next national elections. party method al jazeera with the british northern india. should anchors government has agreed to increase wages for health workers following a week of protests and strike action. union leaders say the government will meet their demands for better conditions. a spiraling inflation worsens. the country's economic crisis. on friday, president got a buy a raj, a pack st. designated workers from the health and tricity sectors as essential, potentially making it

saying that demands have not been met. export save this has bolstered opposition parties making the b j. p seemed less formidable. in the last 2, twenties has 17 election, the west and you be mid of them when term in favor of the b, b. but this i'm, it seems at the so, you know, in the forty's i'm going to smile in the opposition more. and if they continue to build up the same kind of momentum that we saw in the 1st on awarding, then we can say that will be anybody's game. ringback polls are also being held in for more states. results will be declared on march 10 and will indicate how the b g o. p may perform in the next national elections. part the methyl al jazeera with the predation northern india. an exhibition is underway in belgium to explain to men what it's like for women to be harassed. and as julian wolf reports, it's not only opening eyes but hearts and minds as well. drawing back the curtains on what some women experience every day. she shop titled masculine poetry, this our project aims to explain to men what it is like for women to be subjected to sexual harassment. this h

the b j. p is not a significant player here and pun job. but if the congress does lose power here, one of the other parties, it would be a sure to defeat for india's oldest party, which is only in power and 3 of $28.00 states in the country. the baby in winter olympics has closed with the head of the international olympic committee saying the games were truly exceptional. had the best performance for the winter olympics and a total of 15 metals. but the games are likely to be remembered for the positive deepening results of the teen, russian figure skater, camilla flavor, katrina, you has more now from venturing. there are a lot of headlines made and not all of it was about the sporting competition. unfortunately, this was a deliberately charged event from the beginning with the u. s. and many of its allies announcing diplomatic boy courts before he even started due to concerns about china's human rights record. now we had in that 1st week the appearance of tiny's and his play a puncture. why would i see had tom this boss know, she had made

these popularity and the b j piece policies. now and the last election in 2017, the party want a landslide victory. but since then support has dwindled among the many formulas that back the party. for one, many of them participated last year long agitation against the 3 farm laws these way venture to revolt. but pharmacy that enormous distress has crept in for one, some of them have continued to protest because they said that demand has not been met. and i'll go see that price rise. i had also been a huge factor. now, other states, other states are also going to hold this month results, but all will be out on march 10th, the russian figure skater, camila valley has been cleared to continue competing in the winter olympics. and beijing, this is to spine failing a doping test. she was suspended last week on to testing positive for a bomb substance at an event before the games. the decision allows valley ever to compete in the women's event on tuesday, which she's the favorite to wind. katrina you has moved from basing. well, the q

y'all positions accusing the willing b j. p, which controls the state government of discrimination. public healthcare workers in sri lanka have begun an indefinite strike to demand higher pay and a failure system for promotions. only emergency and critical care staff are continuing to work after negotiations with government failed. in argentina, the governments negotiations with the international monetary fund to repay some of its massive debt is provoking a furious reaction. with soaring levels of inflation and poverty, protesters say the poor will be hit hardest, as the government tries to avoid defaulting on its debt mountain. theresa bought reports from bonus, harris ah, b came to express their anger about the negotiations between argentina and the international monetary fund. ah, thousands of people in front of the presidential palace demanded the government to prioritize the people. instead of b, i m f, wholesale. the media has been a lawmaker for years. you know, she's gone, but america, the government is renegotiating

the b j. p is not a significant player here and pun job. but if the congress does lose power, one of the other parties, it would be a sure to feed for india's oldest party, which is only in power in 3 of $28.00 states in the country. indonesia is working to revive its pandemic. if it, sir, is an industry regular direct flights to the popular destination and finally resume this month, while many on the island have eagerly await the return of foreign travellers. some question, this ability stability of the tourism industry. just washington reports from bali. the highlands of valley have long attracted tourists visit has come here for the cool climate and to see barley's famous rice fields. but these fields and farms are more than just a tourist attraction. they provided a lifeline for the thousands who lost their jobs when the travellers stopped coming because of covert 19 cardiac used to be a tool guide. now he farms cabbages. had that the man. i don't want to go back to tourism. i want to continue to be a farmer and he says he is happier th

the b j pain. farmers make up the states biggest voting block. they were heavily involved in successfully protesting against proposed agricultural were phones last year. elizabeth random has more from the city of popular where to polling station in the city of battiata where people have been coming to cast their ballots all day. there are more than 21000000 eligible voters in punjab. the state is known as india as bread basket. and so farming is always a big issue here, but people have been telling us about other serious issues that they're facing. rising unemployment, rising cost of living inflation while the wages remain low. but there are some other issues in punjab which a very unique to this place. water depletion due to farming, organized crime in the form of mafia which control the legal sand, mining liquid, distribution and drugs. one of the biggest drug abuse problems in the country with the proliferation of heroin, an opium, and also a brain drain. punjab has one of the biggest numbers of young people, educated skilled workers leaving t

b j. p of discrimination. senegal has signed a deal with a european union to buy millions of doses of corona, virus vaccines that will be produced in a purpose build factory outside the capital, decker, and distributed across west africa. one of the busiest border crossings between the u. s. and canada has now partially, viola attend was blocked by a conway of truck as fighting vaccine mandates. the ambassador bridge carries 25 percent of all trade between the 2 countries. with the headlines on al jazeera and side stories, faxed. ah, could a dictator, son become the next president of the philippines? ferdinand marco's junior emerges as the front runner to replace rodrigo detected. so, what does the election tell us about the state of philippine politics today? this is inside story. ah. hello and welcome to the program. i'm how much am jerome? campaigning has officially begun for the philippine elections. inmate $67000000.00 voters are set to choose their representatives for congress and lo

b. j p's image has been hugged by strong opposition to fami reforms that are not been abandoned, as well as the high rate of unemployment and the government's handling of the pandemic. meanwhile, in southern india, schools remain closed across the state of kanaka, in an effort to reduce tensions over a ban on women's job. listens students and parents say that being discriminated against off to several schools, denied entry to goals wearing his job last week. protest on tuesday we met with counter demonstrations by hindus who support the ban. 12 percent of people in the state and muslim, local government is ruled by modi's hindu nationalist party, which has been accused of fostering discrimination. have any mental is in monday or in the state of connecticut and explains how the dispute could affect state elections. we're outside the college and mondell, what a woman wearing a book called was heckled by a group of hindu students. that video has gone viral and has come to define the controver

the opposition is accusing the ruling b. j. p, which controls the state government of discrimination. and public health care workers in sri lanka have begun an indefinite strike to demand higher pay and a fair system for promotions. only emergency and critical care staff are continuing to work. after negotiations with the government failed. now the news is ready. security forces have increased their presence in nobliss softer, a call for palestinians to protest. this strike is in response to the killing of 3 palestinians by israeli security forces. they opened fire on a car carrying the men on tuesday. the shooting sponsor protests in the occupied westbank and threats of retaliation. either. abraham has more from nobliss cindy occupied westbank. many palestinians say that while this is not new that we see under covers really forces come and kill palestinians in disguise in palestinian cars. they still believe that this is a very big escalation and that they've been calling for retaliation from the armed groups and from the lock