September 14, 2020
Saugata Roy opposes the introduction of The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020
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Sir, under Rule 72 (1) of the Rules of Procedure, I oppose the introduction of The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020. While mentioning this Bill, I heard a small short comment from you, that yeh contract farming hai. Haan, yeh contract farming hai This is what the farmers have been fighting against for so long. Abhi farmers pura capitalists ke haath mein chala gaya. This Bill would subjugate the farmers at the altar of a handful of crony capitalists and would prove to be the death knell for agriculture. This is a draconian ordinance aimed at subjugating the farming community and abolishing the livelihoods of crores of people who are aligned with the grain market and other market systems.
Sir, kisan ka jo swatantrata hai usko kabza kar liya jayega aur bade bade capitalist log ghusenge, contract farming karenge.
