Amid the ongoing farmers' agitation and simmering tensions, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the government is trying to discredit farmers by all means and the party stands with farmers in support of the agitation.
Instead of talking to farmers and resolving the issue, government is threatening them, discrediting them, said Rahul Gandhi.‘What is being done to the farmers is absolutely criminal, you are beating them, threatening them, you are trying to discredit them. The Govt needs to talk to the farmers, give a solution and the only solution is repealing these laws”, he said.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, Rahul said: " The only solution is to repeal the[farm] laws. We need conversation (with the farmers) and solution to this problem."The Congress leader said that this is nation's voice and the government will not be able to suppress the farmers movement that is only likely to spread.
Rahul Gandhi alleged that the new farm laws will dismantle the Mandi system and will allow big businessmen to hoard which will affect the middle class and people from weaker sections of society.Rahul Gandhi said, "This is biggest transfer of wealth from the largest number to the smallest number of people."The Congress leader said the party stands in solidarity with the farmers and will decide the future course of action after having boycotted the President's address.Rahul Gandhi alleged that those few who entered Red Fort and those who allowed them to enter may be wrong but lakhs of other people involved in the farmers agitation, are genuine.
“ The person who has allowed this (the violence on Republic Day) to happen should resign but there is no way he is going to resign. The BJP does not take responsibility for its actions. The whole idea is to discredit farmers”. alleged the Congress leader.“ We agree that the agriculture system needs reform but why are you being so stubborn. Accept that you did it forcibly. You say you can withdraw them for a few years, why not withdraw them completely and have a discussion again in 2-3 years,” added Rahul Gandhi.
