The Aryavarth Express
Agency (New Delhi): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi assured farmers on Saturday that the INDIA bloc government will waive farmers’ debt once they come to power. He also promised to provide a legal guarantee on the minimum support price (MSP).
Speaking at his first election rally in Punjab in support of Amritsar candidate Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Gandhi emphasized the significance of these elections. He criticized the BJP government, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has neglected farmers over the past decade.
“But you were attacked and they brought three black laws,” Gandhi said, referring to the now-repealed farm laws. He accused the government of labeling protesting farmers as “terrorists.”
Gandhi also warned that the BJP plans to change the Constitution if they win the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. “In this election, Narendra Modi ji and BJP senior leaders are attacking the Constitution. For the first time in the history of independent India, their party leaders have openly said they will change, scrap, finish, and throw the Constitution if they win the election,” he stated.
He portrayed the elections as a battle between two ideologies. “On one side is Narendra Modi ji and BJP people who want to finish it (Constitution), and on the other hand is Congress which is protecting the Constitution,” Gandhi declared.
Gandhi reiterated the promise that the INDIA bloc would waive farmers’ debt multiple times if necessary. “It will not be a one-time thing. We will form a group which will study the financial situation of farmers. Whenever farmers of this country require debt waiver, the INDIA alliance government will waive it. Not just once, but many times – we are ready to do it,” he assured.
Additionally, Gandhi committed to giving a legal guarantee on MSP, ensuring that farmers receive fair compensation for their produce.
As the election draws near, these promises highlight the INDIA bloc’s focus on addressing the concerns of farmers and protecting the country’s constitutional framework.