Farm reforms on demand from farm leaders, political parties: PM Narendra Modi
As farmers protest against farm laws 2020 entered 20th day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during Kutch visit, said that people who are sitting in the Opposition and misleading farmers today were in the favour of these farm reforms during their term.
"The agriculture reforms that have taken place are exactly what farmer bodies and even Opposition have been asking over the years. The government of India is always committed to farmer welfare and we will keep assuring the farmers and addressing their concerns," PM Narendra Modi said during his Kutch visit.
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Slamming the opposition, PM Modi said that "People who are sitting in the Opposition and misleading farmers today were in the favour of these farm reforms during their govt. They could not make a decision during their govt. Today when the nation has taken a historical step then these people are misleading farmers."
"A conspiracy is going on around Delhi to confuse farmers. They are being scared that after the new Agri reforms the land of farmers will be occupied by others. Tell me, if a dairy has a contract of collecting milk from you, do they take away your cattle too?" PM said.
He further said that "a Clean Energy Investment Ranking came out recently where 114 countries appeared in this ranking. India featured in the top 3 countries. Now, India was showing a path to the entire world and leading it, in the fight against climate change."
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"Over the last twenty years, Gujarat introduced many farmer-friendly schemes," he said, adding that "Gujarat was among the earliest to work on strengthening solar energy capacities."
People of Kutch turned disappointment into hope, he said, adding that even a big earthquake couldn't shatter the morale of Kutch residents. "Everyone stood-up again after the quake and now look where have they taken Kutch," he added.
"Today, Kutch is one of the fastest developing areas, he said, adding that "Connectivity is improving here day by day."
-PTC News
