Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that farmers are falling into deeper debt daily and claimed that the system is killing farmers quietly, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had pledged to increase farmers' income twofold, is busy "watching his PR spectacle."
On the social media platform X, Gandhi referenced a news report indicating 767 farmers in Maharashtra died by suicide within three months.
"Imagine... in just 3 months, 767 farmers in Maharashtra have taken their own lives. Is this just a statistic? No. These are 767 shattered homes. 767 families that will never recover. And the government? Silent. Watching with indifference," he said.
Gandhi pointed out increasing agricultural costs, stating, "Farmers are sinking deeper into debt every day--seeds are expensive, fertilizers are expensive, diesel is expensive... but there's no guarantee of MSP. When they demand loan waivers, they are ignored"
He referenced recent news, stating, "But those with billions? Their loans are easily waived by the Modi government. Just look at today's news--Anil Ambani's Rs48,000 crore SBI 'fraud'."
The Congress MP stated, "Modi ji promised to double farmers' income--today, the reality is that the lives of those who feed the nation are being cut in half. This system is killing farmers--quietly, but relentlessly, while Modi ji is busy watching his own PR spectacle."
On Wednesday, Gandhi expressed concerns regarding India's increasing reliance on Chinese products, identifying it as a significant threat to the agricultural sector.
On X, he cited reports highlighting India's agricultural crisis due to dependency on foreign fertilisers. The report noted India imports 80% of speciality fertilisers from China, with recent supply disruptions affecting farmers significantly.
"India is an agrarian country, and the farmer is the backbone of our economy. But today, that very backbone is bending under the weight of foreign dependence. India imports 80% of its speciality fertilisers from China, and now China has halted the supply," he stated.
Gandhi highlighted ongoing fertiliser shortages, noting farmers' difficulties accessing urea and DAP. The addition of speciality fertilisers to scarce resources has worsened conditions.
"This isn't the first time, farmers across the country are still struggling with shortages of essential fertilisers like urea and DAP, and now a new 'Chinese crisis' looms over speciality fertilisers. On one hand, the Prime Minister is busy printing his photos on fertiliser sacks, while on the other, our farmers are becoming increasingly dependent on "Made in China," Gandhi stated.
The Congress MP criticised the government's lack of preparation and domestic production initiatives despite known risks. He emphasised the absence of policies supporting local fertiliser production.
"Despite knowing that this supply could be disrupted at any moment, the government made no preparations. When the need of the hour was to promote domestic production, they made no policy, no plan," Gandhi stated. "Will the Indian farmer now be helpless even in his own soil? As precious time and healthy crops are lost, the farmer, drowning in debt and despair, is asking: 'Kiska Sath, Kiska Vikas,'" he concluded.
On the social media platform X, Gandhi referenced a news report indicating 767 farmers in Maharashtra died by suicide within three months.
"Imagine... in just 3 months, 767 farmers in Maharashtra have taken their own lives. Is this just a statistic? No. These are 767 shattered homes. 767 families that will never recover. And the government? Silent. Watching with indifference," he said.
Gandhi pointed out increasing agricultural costs, stating, "Farmers are sinking deeper into debt every day--seeds are expensive, fertilizers are expensive, diesel is expensive... but there's no guarantee of MSP. When they demand loan waivers, they are ignored"
He referenced recent news, stating, "But those with billions? Their loans are easily waived by the Modi government. Just look at today's news--Anil Ambani's Rs48,000 crore SBI 'fraud'."
The Congress MP stated, "Modi ji promised to double farmers' income--today, the reality is that the lives of those who feed the nation are being cut in half. This system is killing farmers--quietly, but relentlessly, while Modi ji is busy watching his own PR spectacle."
On Wednesday, Gandhi expressed concerns regarding India's increasing reliance on Chinese products, identifying it as a significant threat to the agricultural sector.
On X, he cited reports highlighting India's agricultural crisis due to dependency on foreign fertilisers. The report noted India imports 80% of speciality fertilisers from China, with recent supply disruptions affecting farmers significantly.
"India is an agrarian country, and the farmer is the backbone of our economy. But today, that very backbone is bending under the weight of foreign dependence. India imports 80% of its speciality fertilisers from China, and now China has halted the supply," he stated.
Gandhi highlighted ongoing fertiliser shortages, noting farmers' difficulties accessing urea and DAP. The addition of speciality fertilisers to scarce resources has worsened conditions.
"This isn't the first time, farmers across the country are still struggling with shortages of essential fertilisers like urea and DAP, and now a new 'Chinese crisis' looms over speciality fertilisers. On one hand, the Prime Minister is busy printing his photos on fertiliser sacks, while on the other, our farmers are becoming increasingly dependent on "Made in China," Gandhi stated.
The Congress MP criticised the government's lack of preparation and domestic production initiatives despite known risks. He emphasised the absence of policies supporting local fertiliser production.
"Despite knowing that this supply could be disrupted at any moment, the government made no preparations. When the need of the hour was to promote domestic production, they made no policy, no plan," Gandhi stated. "Will the Indian farmer now be helpless even in his own soil? As precious time and healthy crops are lost, the farmer, drowning in debt and despair, is asking: 'Kiska Sath, Kiska Vikas,'" he concluded.
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