Over the past week, many of us have been watching intently as Punjab’s kirti-kisaan once again march on Delhi to confront India’s ongoing authoritarianism–calling on officials to take concrete steps on the unfulfilled demands of the Farmer’s protest since 2021. As we watch jarring footage of India’s violent repression of protestors, it is important that we reflect on the reality of what is happening–beyond just surface level talking points or reactionary responses.