Agriculture Reforms: Ignore Political Rhetoric, Embrace Prosperity Economics
4 years, 3 months ago

Agriculture Reforms: Ignore Political Rhetoric, Embrace Prosperity Economics

News 18  

A visibly low-hanging economic reform contains within it several vested interests. In fact, it must start communicating directly with small farmers — the middlemen in the closed agricultural chain are the same that ensure exploitative politics on farms. This law beaks the monopsony of Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees, overseen by state governments, and enables farmers to sell their produce to entities other than APMC — it does not exclude APMCs — and prevents state governments from levying any market fee, cess or levy outside APMC areas. Already reeling under the weight of reduced water in rainfed farms and warmer climes pushing more profitable apples northwards, small farmers here have been reduced to becoming price takers, the middlemen prices setters. These reforms could — the word ‘could’ rather than ‘will’ is being used because the best of intentions and reforms can end up failing, as the repeated amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 have shown — bring economic justice to small farmers.

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Shivraj Chouhan meets farm outfits; why aren’t we invited, ask protesting farmers
1 week, 6 days ago

Shivraj Chouhan meets farm outfits; why aren’t we invited, ask protesting farmers

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday met leaders representing farmers from two ‘khap’ groups from Haryana, apart from an organisation from Chhattisgarh, as part of his programme to interact with cultivators. Farmers representing Haryana-based Naugama Khap Kisan Sangathan in Jind, Satrol Khap Seva Samiti from Hisar and Nandal Khap in Rohtak participated in the discussions Farmers …

Modi made sincere effort to make farmers' issues part of political agenda: Adityanath
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Modi made sincere effort to make farmers' issues part of political agenda: Adityanath

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that while many played politics in the name of farmers after independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a sincere effort in 2014 to make their issues part of the political agenda. While many played politics in the name of farmers after independence, Prime Minister Modi made a sincere effort in …

RJD MP Manoj Jha takes a jibe at Agriculture Minister says ‘a lot of difference between words and reality’
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

RJD MP Manoj Jha takes a jibe at Agriculture Minister says ‘a lot of difference between words and reality’

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha on Saturday took a jibe at Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for his Parliament address on farmers, saying, “There is a lot of difference between their word and reality.” Speaking with ANI, Mr. Jha criticised the authorities for the use of tear gas on the farmers protesting at the Sambu border with …

Farmers clash with police near New Delhi as protests over crop prices escalate
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Farmers clash with police near New Delhi as protests over crop prices escalate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian police on Friday used …

In RS, Shivraj Assures MSP For All Crops As Farmers' Delhi March Deferred For Talks With Modi Govt Tomorrow
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

In RS, Shivraj Assures MSP For All Crops As Farmers' Delhi March Deferred For Talks With Modi Govt Tomorrow

ABP News  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the Narendra Modi government would procure all farm produce at the minimum support price. Highlighting the government's efforts, Chouhan said, “Since 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to calculate the minimum support price by giving 50 per cent profit on cost of production to farmers.” He …

Police in India clash with farmers during protest march over minimum price demand for crops
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Police in India clash with farmers during protest march over minimum price demand for crops

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian police on Friday used tear gas against hundreds of farmers taking part in a march to New Delhi to demand guaranteed crop prices in a repeat of 2021 protests. The farmers, who began their march in Haryana and Punjab, are seeking guarantees, backed by law, of more state support or a minimum purchase price for farm …

Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Modi govt amid farmers’ protest: ‘Not being practical, policy-making not on right track’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Modi govt amid farmers’ protest: ‘Not being practical, policy-making not on right track’

Live Mint  

Farmers' Protest News: In the midst of ongoing farmers' protests, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government to initiate immediate discussions with the cultivators, highlighting the increasing distress among the agricultural community. Speaking during a session, Jagdeep Dhankhar directed a pointed question to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, asking whether previous promises made to …

Political Battleground: Complexity and Caste Dynamics in Haryana's Assembly Elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Political Battleground: Complexity and Caste Dynamics in Haryana's Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Haryana Assembly elections, defeating the Congress despite the farmers' protests against the three contentious farm laws. The complex agricultural system in India, with multiple stakeholders and interconnected practices, played a significant role in the BJP's victory. Political parties need to engage meaningfully with other stakeholders, including suppliers, transporters, processors, and retailers, to address …

Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over Kangana's remarks on farm laws: ‘Who is deciding policy?’
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over Kangana's remarks on farm laws: ‘Who is deciding policy?’

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre following Kangana Ranaut's comments about farm laws, wondering who was deciding the government's policy. Speaking at an event in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut said the three farm laws faced protests only in some states. She …

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers
4 months, 1 week ago

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers

The Hindu  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to transform the agricultural sector on Thursday at the flag-hoisting event at Red Fort, protesting farmers at the Shambhu border said their demands have remained unheard. ‘False assurances’ Farmers from Punjab and Haryana, who have stayed put at Shambhu border over six months after they began blocking roads as part of …

Chouhan blames past Cong. governments for problems in agriculture sector
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chouhan blames past Cong. governments for problems in agriculture sector

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on August 2 that the “anti-farmer mentality” of the past Congress governments was the reason for the problems plaguing the agriculture sector at present. “Anti-farmer mentality is in the DNA of the Congress,” he said and alleged that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to implement the “Russian model” of agriculture in India, …

Fund released for farmers was due month ago, PM Modi did no special favour to them: Congress
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fund released for farmers was due month ago, PM Modi did no special favour to them: Congress

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi did no special favour to farmers by releasing the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi fund, which was due to them a month ago but delayed by the poll code, the Congress said on June 10. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the release of the 17th instalment of funds, which Mr. Modi is touting as the first decision …

Cultivating reform: 12 policy strategies for India's agricultural revival
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultivating reform: 12 policy strategies for India's agricultural revival

Hindustan Times  

Proposing multi-faceted policy interventions to address farmer discontent, this piece explores 12 policy strategies for enhancing agricultural income, sustainability, and resilience in India. Developing and Distributing Suitable Agricultural Implements Farm mechanisation tailored to the needs of small farmers can significantly enhance productivity and reduce physical strain. Collaborative Strategies for Revitalising India's Agricultural Sector Engaging agricultural economists, policy analysts, and farming …

Farmers’ protests triggered urban-rural divide: Jakhar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers’ protests triggered urban-rural divide: Jakhar

Hindustan Times  

BJP state president Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday slammed the state government for its “failure to control farmers’ protests”. Addressing a press conference in Jalandhar, Jakhar said the ongoing protests by farmer unions had created a division between urban and rural societies, and also between farmers and traders, who are facing huge financial losses due to the stir at the Shambhu …

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal
8 months ago

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday lashed out at the Narendra Modi government over several issues including the farmers protest and Article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir. The enactment of farm laws triggered an year-long protest with a section of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh who camped at borders surrounding Delhi. In 2021, Prime …

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions
8 months, 1 week ago

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions

The Hindu  

India’s demographic heavily tilts towards rural areas, and agriculture remains the primary occupation. Additionally, the survey also reveals that one in every ten respondents either lack awareness of the protests or are unfamiliar with the farmers’ demands, and this lack of awareness is marginally higher among farmers’ households. However, the majority supports the farmers’ protests; support for this is comparatively …

Rahul outlines five key promises before Nashik farmers
9 months, 1 week ago

Rahul outlines five key promises before Nashik farmers

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Addressing a farmers’ convention held at Chandwad in Nashik on Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi outlined five major promises that he said the opposition INDIA alliance would implement if voted to power in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls. HT Image Flanked by key allies including NCP founder Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut, Gandhi said …

Rahul Gandhi: If voted to power, INDIA alliance to be voice of farmers
9 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi: If voted to power, INDIA alliance to be voice of farmers

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for working only for ‘media attention’ through actions like performing undersea pooja, flying on aircraft and visiting Pakistan and China borders while neglecting the urgent issues faced by farmers, including loan waiver for agrarian and export and import policies. Addressing a ‘Shetkari Sammelan’ at Nashik’s Chandwad as …

Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum crop prices
9 months, 1 week ago

Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum crop prices

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Thousands of farmers protested in India’s capital on Thursday to press their demand for a new law that would guarantee minimum crop prices, after weeks of being blocked from entering the city. Authorities have barricaded highways leading to New Delhi with cement blocks, metal containers, barbed wire and iron spikes to prevent the farmers from entering the …

DC Edit | Govt must act swiftly to resolve farmers’ issues
10 months ago

DC Edit | Govt must act swiftly to resolve farmers’ issues

Deccan Chronicle  

The unfortunate death of a young farmer in clashes with police on Wednesday is another instance indicating how the ad hoc administrative measures taken by the Union government to silence him and his comrades who seek redress of their grievances are unlikely to succeed. The Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana witnessed tense situations where farmers in their thousands tried …

Crop diversification, monetary security, and assured procurement: Details of the generous Govt proposal that protesting farmers rejected
10 months ago

Crop diversification, monetary security, and assured procurement: Details of the generous Govt proposal that protesting farmers rejected

Op India  

On 18th February, the Narendra Modi-led central government put forth a proposal during discussions with farmer unions from Punjab who are currently protesting. As per sources in the government, the proposal would have helped the farmers from Punjab to move away from water-intensive crops such as wheat and paddy. By rejecting the proposal, the farmer unions prioritised short-term gains over …

Farmers protest: ‘Modi’s arrogance', says Rahul Gandhi after farmer dies in Khanauri
10 months ago

Farmers protest: ‘Modi’s arrogance', says Rahul Gandhi after farmer dies in Khanauri

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the death of a 24-year-old farm protester on Khanauri border. Farmers' protest LIVE coverage Smoke rises from tear gas being fired upon the protesting farmers during their 'Delhi Chalo' march, near the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border, in Patiala district, Singh succumbed to his injuries at a government hospital in …

'Made you PM, never thought...': Farmer leader calls out Modi over 'Delhi Chalo' protest
10 months ago

'Made you PM, never thought...': Farmer leader calls out Modi over 'Delhi Chalo' protest

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to not "oppress" the farmers protesting against the government over the MSP demand. We request the Prime Minister to come forward and put an end to this protest by announcing a law on the MSP guarantee for the farmers," he said. Yesterday, Sandhu announced that …

Farmers saw through government’s ‘mischief’ machine, says Congress
10 months ago

Farmers saw through government’s ‘mischief’ machine, says Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress party claimed on Tuesday that farmers were wise to the Government’s mischief, which is why they rejected the Narendra Modi government’s offer to buy pulses, maize and cotton for five years at minimum support price. The opposition party said the government’s proposal was a “false offer” and reiterated its commitment to provide statutory backing for MSP and take …

How wealthy farmers came to control agri protests in India
10 months, 1 week ago

How wealthy farmers came to control agri protests in India

India Today  

Oh daddy ji de cash utte, kari jawe aish Sadda baapu zimidaar, kitho le ke deve car These lines are from the song 'Bapu Zimidar' by Punjabi singer Jassie Gill. Among the most important ones were the Shetkari Sanghathana in Maharashtra, Bharatiya Kisan Union in Uttar Pradesh and in Punjab, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu Agriculturalists’ Association, and …

'Government working on schemes to benefit farmers': PM in Haryana amid protests
10 months, 1 week ago

'Government working on schemes to benefit farmers': PM in Haryana amid protests

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that his BJP government at the Centre has been working on schemes for the "benefit of farmers". The Prime Minister said that the Centre gave the farmers the "guarantee" to seek loans from banks, which earlier was denied to them. Farmers, primarily from Punjab, have been marching towards Delhi since February 13 to …

Protesting Indian farmers clash with police for a second day as they march toward the capital
10 months, 1 week ago

Protesting Indian farmers clash with police for a second day as they march toward the capital

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Protesting Indian farmers clashed with police for a second consecutive day on Wednesday as tens of thousands tried to march to the capital to demand guaranteed prices for their produce. TV images also showed police using drones to drop tear gas canisters on the farmers, who tried to break through barricades made of cement blocks and barbed …

Why Indian farmers are protesting against Modi government outside Delhi
10 months, 1 week ago

Why Indian farmers are protesting against Modi government outside Delhi

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of Indian …

Why tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again
10 months, 1 week ago

Why tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting for guaranteed crop prices, renewing a movement that succeeded in getting contentious new agricultural laws repealed in 2021. Farmers run for cover after police fired tear gas to disperse protesting farmers who were marching to New Delhi near the Punjab-Haryana border at Shambhu, India, Tuesday, Feb.13, 2024. In 2021, …

Thousands of Indian farmers are marching to New Delhi to renew their demands over crop prices
10 months, 1 week ago

Thousands of Indian farmers are marching to New Delhi to renew their demands over crop prices

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian authorities Tuesday deployed heavy …

India farmers march: What are their demands? Why is gov’t blocking roads?
10 months, 1 week ago

India farmers march: What are their demands? Why is gov’t blocking roads?

Al Jazeera  

Farmers are demanding a legal minimum price for their crops as they march to New Delhi and ask government to fulfill its promises. The SKM played a key role in the 2020-2021 protests that forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repeal three farm laws that farmers feared would have benefitted corporations at their expense. https://t.co/hCL3AEE2Ks — Devinder Sharma February 13, …

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures

New Indian Express  

The collective in its letter expressed deep regret over the union government’s approach of not solving the problems promised by the government and has been hesitant to talk with SKM while more interested in dividing farmers groups. The SKM gave call for an Industrial / Sectoral Strike and Grameen Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024 in support of the 21 …

Farmer protests: Deja vu?
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmer protests: Deja vu?

Live Mint  

Some farm groups plan to march to Delhi to protest on 13 February. The last time farmers agitated, three years ago, the Centre stood firm against an attempted siege of the capital, but later relented and scrapped the three farm bills they were opposing. There’s no question that India’s farm sector has a problem of incentives misaligned with market forces …

Farmers air their grievances before Siddaramaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers air their grievances before Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

A delegation of farmers from Karnataka State Sugarcane Cultivators Association met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his residence in the city on Saturday and submitted a slew of demands including a higher Fair and Remunerative Price for the crop. The delegation was led by the association president Kurubur Shanthakumar who said that private sugar mills in the Mysuru-Chamarajanagar belt were denying …

Modi withdrew new farm laws with the fear of losing elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, says Telangana CM
1 year, 8 months ago

Modi withdrew new farm laws with the fear of losing elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, says Telangana CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao has alleged that the three farm laws were withdrawn by the Narendra Modi government due to the intense pressure and the unrelenting fight from the farmers, and also due to the fear of losing elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Prime Minister, Modi withdrew the farm laws but did not even shed a tear for …

Sadhguru Writes: India Can Become The 'Breadbasket Of The World'. The Focus Has to Be On Scale
1 year, 8 months ago

Sadhguru Writes: India Can Become The 'Breadbasket Of The World'. The Focus Has to Be On Scale

ABP News  

Sadhguru: Our nation has the blessing of being able to become the “Annadata” of the world, as we have the needed latitudinal spread of weather, soil, climatic conditions and, above all, a large population that has the intrinsic knowledge to perform the “Magic of Transforming Mud into Food”. When he came, he would pay Rs 24 for one kilogram to …

Book Review: ‘Distress in the Fields: Indian Agriculture after Economic Liberalization’ edited by R Ramakumar
1 year, 10 months ago

Book Review: ‘Distress in the Fields: Indian Agriculture after Economic Liberalization’ edited by R Ramakumar

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 23, 2023 10:40 IST Distress in the Fields is an exhaustive account of the agricultural policies enforced in India after the 1991 economic reforms and the agrarian crisis that followed. “Economic reforms after 1991 explicitly rejected the need for institutional transformation in agriculture,” writes Prof. Ramakumar in the introductory chapter. Madhura Swaminathan delves into studying interpersonal inequalities …

The Unrecognised Urban Farmers of Delhi Are Caught in Conflict Over Land
1 year, 11 months ago

The Unrecognised Urban Farmers of Delhi Are Caught in Conflict Over Land

The Quint  

“The agricultural activity is continuously declining in Delhi to rapid urbanisation and growth in other economic activities of trade and industry. “Farmers in Delhi villages have been exploited, and land ownership has decreased over the years,” says Tyagi adding that more than 97% of farmers own less than 0.5 hectares of land. There are no financial incentives or subsidy support …

How can the government revive agricultural reforms?
2 years, 2 months ago

How can the government revive agricultural reforms?

Hindustan Times  

No one is a stranger to the swift method in which agricultural reforms of 2020 were brought out by the government. The first course correction would be holding stakeholder discussions with farmers, farmer representatives, government officials and even corporate functionaries collectively. Since the laws witnessed a large level of angst among the farmers from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, …

KCR promises free power in India, if voted to power
2 years, 3 months ago

KCR promises free power in India, if voted to power

Deccan Chronicle  

NIZAMABAD: Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao declared on Monday that the TRS would enter national politics under the slogan 'BJP Mukt Bharat,' drawing inspiration from the separate statehood movement while promising free power to farmers across the country following the formation of a non-BJP government in the 2024 Parliament elections. Rao stated that the TRS would enter national politics to …

2020: Farmers take the country by storm
2 years, 4 months ago

2020: Farmers take the country by storm

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 15, 2022 06:00 IST The farmers’ protests, which began in Delhi on November 26, 2020, have been called by some observers as the “largest and longest peasants’ struggle in the history of modern India”. These were the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act, the Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and the Farm Services Act, and the Essential …

Farmers hold a unique demonstration to demand minimum support price
2 years, 6 months ago

Farmers hold a unique demonstration to demand minimum support price

The Hindu  

Farmers held a unique demonstration near Mahatma Gandhi’s bust in front of Law Court complex in Mysuru on Monday to draw Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attention to their demand for a piece of legislation guaranteeing minimum support price for farm produce. Under the leadership of federation president Kurubur Shanthakumar, the farmers offered to sell the farm produce at minimum support …

You have power to change governments, KCR tells farmers
2 years, 7 months ago

You have power to change governments, KCR tells farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Sunday called upon farmers in the country not to let up pressure on the BJP government at the Centre and not rest until the minimum support price for all crops got constitutional protection. Farmers, he said, had the power to change governments, adding that people “should support parties that are committed to this …

Interview | People beat forces trying to use farmers as crutches against BJP in polls: Narendra Singh Tomar
2 years, 8 months ago

Interview | People beat forces trying to use farmers as crutches against BJP in polls: Narendra Singh Tomar

Firstpost  

The union agriculture minister said that the withdrawal of the laws despite their being vital to the government’s vision to uplift the lives of the farmers was a tough decision. In his first detailed interview after the repeal of the three controversial farm laws, union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar spoke exclusively to News18.com on a range of issues. The …

'Silent Majority...86% Farmers Supported Them': Report Reveals SC-appointed Panel Wanted Farm Laws to Stay
2 years, 9 months ago

'Silent Majority...86% Farmers Supported Them': Report Reveals SC-appointed Panel Wanted Farm Laws to Stay

News 18  

The Supreme Court-appointed panel was not in favour of total repeal of the three controversial farm laws and instead had suggested leaving procurement of crops at a specified price to the states and scrapping of Essential Commodities Act, one of the three members of the panel said on Monday while releasing the committee’s report. The panel had submitted its recommendations …

Modi promises to solve stray cattle issue in U.P.
2 years, 10 months ago

Modi promises to solve stray cattle issue in U.P.

The Hindu  

Reacting to the stray cattle menace, which threatens to blunt the BJP’s narrative among farmers this election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday promised voters in Uttar Pradesh that after March 10 a new policy would be introduced to deal with the issue. While it is common in Uttar Pradesh for stray cattle to enter fields and target crops, especially …

The Modi government wouldn’t have withdrawn farm laws if there were no elections, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
2 years, 10 months ago

The Modi government wouldn’t have withdrawn farm laws if there were no elections, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

The Hindu  

The Narendra Modi government would never have withdrawn the three farm laws if there were no Assembly elections, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Friday while addressing a virtual rally on the last day of campaigning for the third phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections. Ms. Gandhi said that while the Congress was talking about issues like employment, …

Farm laws implemented for benefit of farmers', withdrawn in national interest: PM Modi
2 years, 10 months ago

Farm laws implemented for benefit of farmers', withdrawn in national interest: PM Modi

India TV News  

Highlights Farm laws were brought for benefit of farmers but withdrawn in national interest, PM Modi said PM Modi said he understands the pain of small, marginal farmers Future events will make it clear why these steps were necessary, the prime minister said Farm laws were brought for the benefit of farmers but were withdrawn in the national interest, Prime …

BJP government must go to save farmers: KCR
2 years, 11 months ago

BJP government must go to save farmers: KCR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Upping the ante against the BJP, Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Wednesday gave a clarion call to people in the state and across the country to root out the BJP government at the Centre accusing it of weakening the rural economy, hereditary professions and playing havoc with the farm sector only to hand over the agriculture sector to …

Farm laws: India’s farmers have exposed Modi’s BJP – will the party learn its lesson?
3 years ago

Farm laws: India’s farmers have exposed Modi’s BJP – will the party learn its lesson?

The Independent  

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