Blames Opposition for current agitation
WEB DESK
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today blamed the opposition for the ongoing farmers’ stir against the three new farm laws by camping near Delhi’s borders, saying they have been misled.
“People who are sitting in the Opposition and misleading farmers today were in the favour of these farm reforms during their government. They could not make a decision during their government. Today when the nation has taken a historical step then these people are misleading farmers,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi was addressing the public after laying the foundation stone for a desalination plant and a milk processing and packaging plant in Gujarat’s Kutch.
“The country is asking why small farmers who produce grains and pulses should not get freedom to sell crops. The agricultural reforms was in demand for years. Many farmers’ organisations have also demanded in advance that they should be given an option to sell food grains anywhere,” PM Modi said backing the clauses from the recently cleared laws by the government.
Blaming the Opposition, PM Modi said, “Today those who are confusing the farmers by sitting in the opposition, have supported these reforms in their time. They just kept giving false comfort to the farmers. When the country has taken these steps, they are now confusing the farmers.”
Meanwhile Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said dialogue was the only way forward to end the stalemate with protesting farmers as he urged them to understand the laws and not be misguided.
“Our government is dedicated to farmers and is ready to accept the suggestions given by them. There will not be any injustice with farmers in our government. There are some elements who are trying to misguide farmers by misusing this protest. This is wrong. Farmers should try to understand the three laws,” Gadkari said.
He added, “If there is no dialogue, it can lead to miscommunication, to controversy and sparring. If there is a dialogue, then issues will be resolved, the whole thing will end, farmers will get justice, they’ll get relief. We’re working in the interest of farmers. Our government will convince the farmers, explain and find a way through dialogue.”