Mumbai: On Saturday, the Shiv Sena again questioned the Narendra Modi government’s policies on economy, trade and agriculture, claiming that it was moving towards privatizing airports, Air India and railways and handing over control of the lives of the farmers to traders and private actors.
The Uddhav Thackeray-led party also alleged that the Center submitted agricultural bills “without consulting” its allies, farmers’ organizations or opposition parties, and said the resignation of Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has raised the issue. spotlight.
In an editorial published in its ‘Saamana’ spokesperson, the party said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during the time of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and BJP leader LK Advani was “different” how they used to “treat constituents. of the NDA with respect and consult with them. “
“Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) member Harsimrat Kaur Badal has resigned from the Union Cabinet. The Modi government introduced two bills against farmers (in Parliament) and she resigned in protest.”
“Your resignation has been accepted. Shiv Sena has already left the NDA and now the SAD movement is coming, “he said.
“During the time of Vajpayee and Advani, the NDA allies used to be treated with respect, affection and trust. There used to be consultations on political decisions and the BJP leaders listened to the opinions of the allies. In those days, the word spoken there was value, “said the Saamana editorial.
“As Maharashtra, Punjab is an agrarian economy. Therefore, before introducing the farmers ‘bills, the government should have had discussions with the representatives of farmers’ organizations and agriculture experts in Maharashtra, Punjab and the rest of the country, “he added.
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The bills propose creating a system in which traders can buy farmers’ products even outside the “mandis”. Congress, DMK, and Trinamool Congress opposed this proposal. They believe it is anti-farmers, said the party led by Uddhav Thackeray.
“The Center is pushing for the privatization of airports, Air India, ports, railways, insurance companies, and is also giving control of farmers’ lives to traders and private actors. Modi’s government’s policies regarding the economy, commerce and agriculture create doubts, “he added. alleged.
“The government says that the new system would benefit farmers. Even if you believe it to be true, what was the harm in consulting with some leading agricultural leaders in the country? You should have at least had conversations with the head of NCP, Sharad Pawar. But this government has nothing to do with the words ‘dialogue’ or ‘consultation’, “said Sena.
The Lok Sabha approved on Thursday the Draft Law on Trade in Agricultural Products and Trade (Promotion and Facilitation) and the Farmers Agreement (Empowerment and Protection) on Price Guarantee and Agricultural Services Law.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that his decision to resign from the Union Cabinet to protest against the agricultural sector bills symbolizes “his party’s vision, his glorious legacy and his commitment to go to any lengths to safeguard the interests of farmers. “.
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