Government ready to amend new agriculture law to maintain farmers' dignity: Agriculture Minister

New Delhi, March 7, 2021

It has been 100 days since the farmers 'agitation and the farmers' agitation is going on at the Delhi border. After the violence at the tractor rally in Delhi, the dialogue between the government and the farmers has also come to a standstill.

Under these circumstances, now Union Agriculture Minister Narendrasinh Tomar has said that the government respects farmers and is ready to make changes in the agricultural law.

However, he also accused the opposition of pursuing politics to the detriment of farmers' interests. He said that new laws have been enacted to increase investment in the agricultural sector and to sell their produce to farmers anywhere. There will be a fair price. I believe that in a democracy there is room for protest and disagreement but it is not right to protest at a price that hurts the country.

"If there is democracy, then everyone has freedom for politics but politics will be done by killing the farmers, will their intentions be fulfilled by putting aside the agricultural system of the country? The new generation needs to think about it," Tomar said. Can be sold at a higher price in the market.

"No one is ready to talk about how the farmers 'movement will benefit the farmers. Not only the farmers' leaders but also the opposition have failed to point out the shortcomings of the new law. The government is ready to amend it but it does not mean that That there is a flaw in the new law. The government under the leadership of PM Modi is committed to the welfare of farmers. The government's priority is to maintain the dignity of farmers. For this, the government is ready to amend the law.