AAP Hails Historic Decision
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 25-
The AAP hailed the Punjab Government's landmark decision to reject the Modi Government's proposed agricultural marketing reform draft in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. This decision makes Punjab the first state in India to reject this anti-farmer draft, protecting the interests of farmers and stakeholders in the state's agricultural sector.
AAP senior spokesperson Neel Garg congratulated CM Bhagwant Mann and his government for taking a stand in favour of Punjab's farmers. "This is a historic day. The Modi Government's draft was a direct attack on the rights of Punjab and its farmers. The Mann Government has shown unparalleled commitment to safeguarding the interests of the state's farming community," said Neel Garg.
Garg recalled that when the draft was initially sent by the central government, Punjab’s Agriculture Minister consulted all stakeholders, including farmer unions, labourers, commission agents (arhtiyas), and other agricultural representatives. During these discussions, it became evident that the proposal was against Punjab's interests and would harm farmers in the long run.