Punjab Agricultural and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack at the Centre Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing it of turning a blind eye to the demands and pressing issues faced by agrarian communities across the country. He also strongly condemned the BJP governments’ apathy towards ongoing farmer protests, terming it disrespectful and undemocratic.
In a press communiqué issued here, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian criticised the union government for failing to deliver on crucial promises made to farmers, including doubling their incomes, legal guarantees of the MSP to ensure all produces are procured at the Swaminathan formula and loan waiver. He also urged the Union government to immediately address the farmers’ concerns, implement promised reforms, and prioritise their well-being for the nation’s food security and rural prosperity. An immediate action is imperative to avert further crisis, he added.
“The BJP government has conveniently forgotten its promises to farmers and left them grappling with immense challenges. This blatant disregard is unacceptable and unsustainable,” stated S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian.
S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government stands firmly by its farmers. He also urged Haryana Government to stop giving step-motherly treatment to the farmers.