Backdoor MSP Conspiracy: A Threat to Farmers' Livelihoods

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala claims a conspiracy by the BJP-led government to end the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and penalize Punjab and Haryana farmers opposing repealed farm laws. He highlights reduced grain procurement and subsidy cuts, asserting these actions aim to cripple farmers' market influence and livelihoods.

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the central government of concocting a conspiracy to dismantle the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system and penalize farmers from Punjab and Haryana for their staunch opposition to the previously repealed farm laws.

He criticized the BJP-led administration for significantly slashing grain procurement and cutting essential subsidies, arguing these moves are designed to undermine farmers' roles in the agrarian market.

Surjewala challenged Haryana's Chief Minister for a public debate on the issue, citing detailed figures that allegedly reveal a deliberate strategy to weaken farmers financially and force them into dependency on large corporations.

(With inputs from agencies.)