Context: Challenges to new central farm bills, such as those posed by Punjab, harken to socialist era. They attempt to undo agriculture's 1991 moment.
Issues with the Punjab states farm bills
Evolution of Agri-marketing reforms since 1991: The 1991 reforms bypassed the Agri-marketing reforms.
Conclusion: The COVID-19 crisis opened a window of opportunity to reform the agri-marketing system. Patience and professionalism will bring rich rewards in due course, not noisy politics.