Promising a fresh start for the agitating agricultural unions, the PM upheld three laws allowing free trade and introducing contract farming as beneficial to farmers. He regretted that a small square had failed to see the fact, while it was as clear as the light of a lamp, but refrained from pointing a finger. “There must have been shortcomings in our own efforts,” he said.
This was the second significant retreat, not counting the reluctance to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act by preparing a National Population Register, when the PM stepped back on a major initiative. In the earlier instance, the government allowed the ordinance to replace the Land Acquisition Act so that there was a slow death.
This time, Modi Made no bones about retreating. His address to the nation on Gurpurab, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, was a deliberate outreach Sikh in the community Punjab Where farmers are particularly agitated over fears that a new system of private mandis will sound the death knell for MSP-based procurement. The symbolism was in line with the PM’s decision to visit Gurdwaras on special days and the opening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor – all aimed at wooing Sikhs.
After outlining several decisions and measures, the PM said, “Today, while apologizing to the countrymen, I want to honestly say that perhaps there must have been some deficiency in our penance that we could not explain the truth to the farmer brothers like the light of a lamp.” The government worked to improve income and benefits to the farming community.
Urging the agitating farmers to return to their homes, he promised a fresh start, saying once the law is repealed, a committee will study zero budget farming or natural farming, scientifically changing cropping patterns, and most The important thing is to make MSP more effective and transparent.
The panel is to include the Centre, states, farmers, agricultural scientists and economists.
While the announcement of the rollback was seen in the context of upcoming elections in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, BJP sources stressed the decision was aimed at reviving separatism in the border state of Punjab on the long-running agitation and providing a There appears to be concern over the adverse effects. Handle Khalistanis and Pakistan.
The prime minister defended the objectives of the legislation, saying they were introduced as part of a campaign to improve the condition of farmers, especially small ones, to empower and raise their produce as well as more options. You need to get the correct value. Such support was crucial for the nearly 10 crore farmers holding less than two hectares.
“Over the years this demand was being made continuously by farmers, agricultural experts, agricultural economists and farmer organizations,” he said. He has earlier accused the opposition of doubling down on reforms that the previous governments had also sought.
“Today is a holy festival Guru Nanak Devi Ji Prakash Parv….This is not an occasion to blame anyone. On this day, I have come to inform you, the entire country, that we have decided to withdraw, repeal three agricultural laws. We will complete the constitutional process to repeal the three laws in the upcoming winter session later this month.”
The Prime Minister said that for years the farmers of the country, the agricultural experts of the country and the farmers’ organizations of the country were continuously making this demand.
Modi said, “Earlier also many governments had brainstormed on this. This time also there was discussion in Parliament, churning took place and these laws were brought. Many farmers’ organizations in every nook and corner of the country welcomed and supported it.” And expressed gratitude to the organizations, farmers and individuals who supported it.
He said that all-round steps were taken on seeds, insurance, market and savings to help the farmers.
“Apart from good quality seeds, the government also connected farmers with facilities like neem coated urea, soil health cards and micro irrigation,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi also pointed out that several initiatives have been taken to ensure that farmers get the right price for their produce in return for their hard work.
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