BJP's farmer leaders tell govt to be sensitive, warn that if protesters continue to show solidarity, the agitation could spread to other parts of the country.
In resignation letter, Capt. Lakhminder Singh Jakhar, who is facing a corruption inquiry, has stated that the farm laws are detrimental to farmers & their future generations.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who is part of govt's talks with farmers, says agitation is being used to raise other demands, such as release of those imprisoned for illegal activities.
A sections of farmers from Bhartiya Kisan Union Ekta (Ugrahan) were seen holding posters of detained activists Wednesday. A photo of these farmers has now gone viral.
During farmers’ protests, many have pitied or sniggered at Bihar for the state of its agriculture. But the facts are quite different, and have been since 2005.
When changes are introduced through consultation & engagement, people can get used to new ideas without friction. Bad ones can be dumped; good ones made better.
The farmers can only repeat what they have been saying all along: since we do not agree with the intent of these laws, we cannot possibly agree to amendments.
Congress suffered a major blow in recent local body polls in Rajasthan despite its strong support to farmers. And this is not the first time this has happened.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
The farm leaders are very right that strategy of the Government to abuse farmers will prove counter productive.