Modi govt prepared to sacrifice India’s agriculture for its own interest: Rahul Gandhi

Saikat Mondal

5 days ago

Modi govt prepared to sacrifice India's agriculture for its own interest: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday alleged that the BJP-led government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is prepared to “sacrifice India’s agriculture for its own interests.” The remarks come amid ongoing political debate over farmers’ policies, minimum support price (MSP), and trade negotiations.

In a statement posted on social media, Gandhi said the government has failed to honour its promise of providing a statutory MSP to farmers. He referred to the commitment made earlier to implement MSP based on the C2+50% formula, which includes the full cost of production plus a 50 percent margin for farmers. According to Gandhi, the Centre has not implemented this assurance despite repeated demands from farmer groups and opposition parties.

The Congress leader said he had raised the issue in the Lok Sabha and asked why the government had not enacted a legal guarantee for MSP. He also questioned whether ongoing or proposed trade agreements, particularly with the United States, could weaken the MSP system or reduce government procurement of crops. Gandhi claimed that the government avoided giving a direct response to these concerns in Parliament.

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Gandhi further alleged that the Centre had admitted to urging states to discontinue MSP bonuses, justifying the move in the name of “national priorities.” He argued that such steps could undermine farmers’ incomes and the broader agricultural sector.

Calling the issue crucial for millions of farmers across the country, Gandhi said the opposition would continue to raise the matter both inside and outside Parliament. He added that protecting farmers’ rights and ensuring a legally guaranteed MSP remain key priorities for his party.

The government has not issued a detailed response to Gandhi’s latest allegations, but it has previously maintained that its existing MSP system and procurement policies already support farmers.