Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a gathering in Varanasi assured the farmers of the country that the new farmer laws are introduced for their benefit. He said that the government not just wants to provide them with new market opportunities but also wants to strengthen the Mandi system. He said that the Government is working towards their ‘Atmnirbhar Bharat’ initiative wholeheartedly.

The Prime Minister further alleged that miscommunication is being spread about the reforms by the opposition. It is being done merely on speculations and misconception. Talking about the farmer laws, the Prime Minister said that farmers must get a chance to sell their farm products in the market. He also said that if anyone wants to continue with the old system, he can do that. He said that earlier small farmers were not able to reach the market and now with introduction of these laws, they have got many options to sell their product and also have legal security against any malpractice.

The PM said that the Government is helping farmers and trying to increase their income by providing seeds, irrigation facilities, market and insurance cover to them. He said that the government has procured farmer’s products many times more than what was procured in the 5 years of UPA 2 regime. He said, even during the lockdown period, the government provided fertilizers to the farmers and also gave MSP according to the Swaminathan report.