Comments by "" (@kallachi729) on "Why a weakened Opposition must communicate better to challenge Modi on farm laws : Jayant Chaudhary" video.

  1. There is a lot for farmers in the new laws. The present system of trade of farm produce is a proven failure, pan India. A myopic and political approach to the issue is self defeating. In a large country as India looking at any single factor in isolation is short sightedness; an entire orchestra needs to be put together to create a symphony. The Indian Farmer enjoys the following 1. Free electricity 2. Free water 3. Free /subsidised fertiliser 4. No income tax from farm income 5. Subsidised ration through PDS 6. Direct income transfer 7. Freedom to sell to anybody, anywhere, any time (new laws) 8. Freedom from essential commodity tag 9. Writing off of loans 10. Easy loans 11. Free / subsidized cooking gas These farmers are the only producers (for argument’s sake manufacturers, services sector, dairy sector, farmers of perishable crops etc. are also producers) who is assured of a fixed price (MSP) for some of their produce. It is recorded that even then he does not get what is due to him as he does not have the freedom to directly and freely interact with the market. For instance, there is no MSP for eggs, milk, milk products, perishables (vegetables and fruits) et al. Hence for a common Indian it is beyond comprehension why he can’t get direct and free access to all markets anywhere. Some trepidation is natural while migrating from one system to another. A pragmatic approach for long term benefits have to be considered, rather than make it a political battle ground which benefits none.
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