PM Modi-MP Farmers Conference, PM Modi Speech Today Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed an event in Madhya Pradesh via video-conferencing, where he defended his government’s intent towards farm sector reforms. The speech to the Madhya Pradesh farmers was seen as yet another attempt by the Centre to convince the farmers over the latest farm laws. The MP address was part of sustained efforts by the Modi government to placate the farmers. From a rally in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi to an event in his home state Gujarat, PM Modi has practically been trying to strike a chord with the farmers at every public event.
He has repeatedly said that the farmers are being misled by the Opposition. The Prime Minister’s address to farmers comes as protests against the recently enacted farm laws continue at Singhu border in Delhi. Latest reports say that the number is swelling by the day. The farmers say that they will agree on nothing but a complete rollback of the farm laws. They say that the Centre didn’t consult them before formulating the policy. On Thursday, Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar wrote an 8-page letter addressing the farmers. In an emotional appeal, Tomar said that he comes from a family from farmers. The minister said that he knows all about the hardships faced by the farmers. He said that the farmers are and will remain the ultimate master of their produce. PM Modi also tweeted the letter and urged everyone to read it.
PM Modi says that the farmers have total freedom regarding the sale of their produce. He added that the system of APMC will continue. Teh farmers will have the option to sell to agri companies.
Giving two instances, PM Modi said that those who opted for this have seen a phenomenal rise in their earnings. He also said that no one can force the farmers to do anything against their wishes.
Quoting data, PM Modi said that his govt has not only paid more MSP but also bought more foodgrain on better MSP rates.
Talking about MSP, PM Modi says that the new farm laws came into force six months ago. His govt still paid MSP, even during the corona period. He stressed on the fact that the MSP is not going anywhere- MSP was, is and will continue, PM Modi said.
Talking about the situation in the past, PM Modi said that there was a time when farmers were facing lathicharge for urea. He said that his govt has changed that and made life better for farmers. He said that the intention of his govt is absolutely clear.
Talking about the situation in the past, PM Modi said that there was a time when farmers were facing lathicharge for urea. He said that his govt has changed that and made life better for farmers. He said that the intention of his govt is absolutely clear.
Targetting the previous Congress governments, PM Modi said that his govt has removed cut culture and delivered what was promised. He said that previous govts were not paying attention to the Swaminathan report.
PM Modi says that the Opposition is misleading the farmers. He said that all old manifestos of other parties say the same thing what his govt has dared to implement. Without taking any name, PM Modi said that these parties are trying to take mileage from these protests.
In his address, PM Modi says the time has come for the reforms. He says that the agriculture community can't wait for these reforms. He said that this is not an overnight development. PM Modi said that for past 20 years, several stakeholders of the farming community have been demanding the reforms.
PM Modi is addressing farmers in Madhya Pradesh. He is talking about key issues such as storing the produce and food processing. Lauding the Kisan Credit Cards, he said that his govt is committed to bettering the lives of the Indian farmers.
In a short while from now, PM Modi will begin his address for the Madhya Pradesh farmers
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that over one crore farmers had already registered for the event where PM Modi will also participate via video-conferencing. He attacked the Congress saying that the party never paid attention to the farmers’ need.
A man reportedly cycled around 1,000 km all the way from Bihar to Tikri border to show his support for the farmers. News agency ANI identified the man as one Satyadev Manjhi. The 60-year-old cycled for 11 days to reach the protest site in Delhi border area.
Amid the frenzy of intense protests, a group of farmers met Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar. Reports say the Federation of Indian FPOs and Aggregators has backed the farm reforms.
The much-anticipated address by PM Modi will begin at 2 pm today. Reports suggest that the address, which will be delivered via video-conferencing, will be telecast to over 20,000 villagers.
Sundar Lal Bahuguna, the man behind iconic Chipko Movement, has extended support to the protesting farmers.
An Indian Express report said that as many as 10 economists from various prominent universities have written to Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar asking him to repeal the laws. The letter said that the Modi govt’s farm reforms need more work. The economists say that the reforms need improvement to work for the Indian farmers.
During the hearing of the clutch of petitions related to farmers’ protest, the Supreme Court on Thursday had asked Modi government if it can put the execution of laws on hold. The apex court had also told the farmers that they can’t sit on the city roads indefinitely. While saying that holding a protest is a fundamental right, the top court said that the farmers can’t block the city.
A latest report by The Indian Express says that some farmer leaders from Uttar Pradesh’ Singhpur and Chandausi have been served with the Rs 50-lakh notice for organising protests in the area. Bhartiya Kisan Union (Asli)’s Rajpal Singh Yadav said that the officials are trying to suppress the rights of the farmers. He said that the authorities are so afraid of the farmers as if they were ‘terrorists.’
The protestors at the Singhu border say that the Prime Minister should call them and directly hold the talk. They said that the Centre must repeal the laws inf it wants the protest to end.