Sachin Pilot accuses Raj govt of creating suicidal situation for farmers

Demanding complete loan waiver for farmers, the Congress on Monday organised a huge farmers’ rally in Suratgarh of Sriganganagar district. The rally was largely attended by farmers of the canal irrigated district.  

Addressing the rally, PCC chief Sachin Pilot accused the government of neglecting the interests of the farmers and creating a situation that they were compelled to commit suicide. Pilot said under the BJP regime, farmers were not getting water, seed and fertiliser at right time. Pilot alleged that farmers are not being given minimum support price for crops.

“The Raje government is insensitive towards the needs of the farmers and their needs are not being met. Rather than addressing issues the government has once again deceived the farmers by forming a committee to look into loan waiver,” said Pilot

He added, “The government had not ensured proper maintenance of canals that has caused water seepage and soil damage. The farmers are compelled to agitate repeatedly, but the government has not addressed their problems.”

Regulation of water had caused resentment among farmers of Sriganganagar and Bikaner and they had been agitating for more water supply. At present, the Rabi sowing season has set in and and farmers are not getting adequate water despite sufficient water level in the Pong Dam. A committee for water regulation, which also includes local legislator had taken the decision to regulate water supply. The committee is scheduled to meet again on December 11 and the decision could be reconsidered.

The ongoing farmers’ agitation and the Congress rally had been a cause of worry for the ruling BJP.