Rahul Gandhi and INDIA Bloc Push for Legal Guarantee of MSP for Farmers
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, along with the INDIA bloc, has promised to pressure the government for a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers. This assurance came after a meeting with farmer leaders from several states who voiced their concerns. The INDIA bloc is committed to addressing these issues.
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, along with the INDIA bloc, has vowed to pressure the government into providing a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers. This commitment was made following a meeting with a delegation of farmer leaders from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
The farmers' delegation highlighted various issues and expressed the urgent need for a legal MSP guarantee. Gandhi reaffirmed that this guarantee was a part of their manifesto and feasible. He mentioned that discussions within the INDIA bloc would continue to ensure that MSP becomes a legal right for farmers.
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal emphasized the importance of this guarantee for the crores of Indian farmers who feel neglected by the government. He stated on X that the INDIA bloc is determined to secure justice for the farmers and support them in their demands.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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