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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Jan 25: Former MLC and KPCC spokesperson Ivan D' Souza on Monday January 25 said, "The BJP-led government at the center is favouring the corporates by suppressing the farmers and working class in the country."
He was speaking during the protest organised by the Congress of Mangaluru South Vidhana Sabha Constituency opposing the union government's farm laws, in front of mini Vidhana Soudha, here.
He said, "The BJP government is supporting the corporates like Ambani, Adani and others. Out of 80% farmers in the country, 60% are small and middle class farmers. The farm laws introduced by the BJP government will affect these farmers. Hence, the BJP government should withdraw these farm laws.
"The Land Revenue Amendment Act and Amendment to APMC Act are anti-farmer policies of the BJP government. BJP has failed to provide justice to the farmers," he said.
Also he said that the BJP government is introducing the laws abruptly through ordinances. “The BJP led union government is asking the labourers to work for 14 hours a day, instead of 8 hours,” he said.
Former MLA JR Lobo said, "From the past 60 days, farmers are protesting demanding justice. But the BJP-led union government is insensitive towards the farmers.
He also said that 70% of the country’s population is dependent upon agriculture. “The Congress had supported the farmers by introducing the green revolution. But, the BJP government's move is affecting the farmers. The BJP government which came to power in the name of the farmers is following anti-farmers policies.”
Congress leader A C Vinayaraj also spoke on the occasion.