Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation this morning
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that three controversial agriculture laws that have sparked widespread farmer protests across the country will be repealed, in a surprise announcement that comes ahead of major state elections.
Here are the top quotes from PM Narendra Modi’s address:
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I have seen the hardships of farmers in my five decades of work. When the country made me the PM, I gave the most importance krishi vikas Or the development of farmers.
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Farmers have been given soil health cards and this has helped in improving agricultural production.
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Farmers have been given Rs 1 lakh crore as compensation. Insurance and pension should be provided. Direct Benefit Transfer for farmers has also been done.
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Rural market infrastructure has been strengthened. MSP has also been increased.
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Micro Irrigation Fund has also been doubled. Crop loans have also been doubled. Annual budget has been raised in favor of farmers
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Our government is making every effort to serve the farmers. Efforts are being made to improve their financial condition. Agricultural laws were brought to help small farmers.
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Our government is committed to the welfare of farmers, especially small farmers. We are committed to serve them fully.
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Couldn’t convince the farmers. Only a section of them was opposing the laws, but we kept trying to educate, inform them.
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We tried our best to convince the farmers. We were also ready to amend the laws, suspend them. The matter even reached the Supreme Court.
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We are not able to convince our farmers. This is not the time to blame anyone. I want to tell you that we have withdrawn agricultural laws. We are repealing agricultural laws.
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