Modi Dupes Farmers: AICC Press Briefing By Randeep Singh Surjewala at Congress HQ

Modi Dupes Farmers: AICC Press Briefing By Randeep Singh Surjewala at Congress HQ

Key Points of Press Briefing

- In May 2014, using false promises PM Modi gained the support of the farmers, but, in last 4 years, farmers did not receive right MSP.

- Modi govt. is deliberately not disclosing to the public the guidelines of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices. If this is not a betrayal to the farmers, then what is?

- According to the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices guidelines, MSP declared today is still not 50% more than the cost of agri products.

- While declaring MSP, Modi govt is neglecting these 3 important issues :
1. Diesel cost has increased by ₹11.
2. In last 6 months, fertiliser has become expensive.
3. Pesticides and Electricity is costlier than before.