Chandigarh, July 21 (IANS) Reacting to the ongoing discussions on the proposed India-US trade agreement, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Tuesday urged farmers not to panic and categorically stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has himself assured that there will be no compromise with the interests of farmers and livestock rearers.
Dhillon said the Central Government has repeatedly clarified that paddy, wheat, pulses, milk and other agricultural products will be kept completely outside the ambit of the proposed trade agreement.
He further stated that no agreement has been finalised so far and that only discussions are underway.
“Therefore, there is no reason for farmers to be misled or fall prey to rumours,” he added.
Targeting the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, the BJP Punjab President said these parties have always indulged in politics in the name of farmers and consistently spread false propaganda. In contrast, the BJP has always stood firmly with farmers “like a rock” and will continue to do so in the future.
He appealed to all farmers in Punjab to remain vigilant against misinformation and false propaganda and to repose full faith in the strong leadership of PM Modi.
Dhillon further said that if any farmers’ organisation has doubts or apprehensions, it is welcome to hold discussions with the government. The BJP-led Central Government is ready to engage in dialogue with farmers on every issue.
Reiterating the BJP’s commitment, Dhillon said the sole objective of PM Modi and the BJP is to enhance farmers’ income and make them economically prosperous, because only when India’s farmers prosper will Punjab truly prosper.
–IANS
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