By Harsh Thakor
THIS IS THE TRUE VOICE AND IMAGE OF INDIA
Around 15000 farmers converged from all overIndia like
Tami Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Telengana, Orissa etc. to the
Capital city of Delhi. They symbolized the depth of oppression of the Indian
peasantry who are literally enslaved by the grip of the pro-corporate policies
of the BJP govt. The atmosphere of a turbulent ocean was created reminiscent of
a red spark turning into a prairie fire illuminating the capital.
Even if not quantitatively of such a high magnitude qualitatively it was a historic event. It won the support or sympathy of a large number of intellectuals and middle class sections who volunteered to supply food. No doubt ruling class Opposition party forces participated with their leaders addressing the rally but they could not derail the framers agitation from the basic burning issues or distort its essence. Morally the opposition leaders literally had to stoop down to the peasantry. A very wide range of organizations participated which was progressive in building broad based unity. Above all it comprised of the rich peasantry, poor peasantry, landless agricultural labourers and Adivasis, thus building the united front. It was a fitting bow to the fascist Hindutva forces who wish to divert people from their burning issues by adopting policy of divide and rule. Promoted the spirit of true nationalism and secularism.
The major issue was for the implementation of remunerative prices for farmers ,loan waivers ,cancellation of debts and compensation to families of suicide victims. The leaders summed up how in essence every move of the Narendra Modi led BJP govt. was anti-people ,narrating how a free license was given to the Adanis and Ambanis to loot the land and resources of farmers and Adivasis. The true consequence of globalization and liberalization on agriculture was explained in depth. The issues revealed how semi-feudalism was still a major ingredient in agriculture with the peasantry literally becoming victims of the middlemen playing the role of money lenders. Inspire of great inroads of Imperialism and capitalism feudalism still played a determining role.
On the 1st day the peasants assembled at Ramila Maidan. where all the leaders of the organizations addressed the rally on the 30th the farmers marched to the Parliament vociferously raising slogans. It was most impactful march illuminating the torch of resistance as it proceeded and winning the hearts of many a citizen of the capital. Significantly the rally was blocked by the police just reaching the parliament hose where the marchers sat down and the leaders addressed.
From the Communist revolutionary camp the biggest contribution in the event was made by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Dakaunda) followed by the All India Kisan Mazdoor Sabha led by the C.P.I..(M.L.) New Democracy.
One must salute the leaders and cadre of the participating organizations for making working so arduously and making such meticulous preparations. It was a testimony of how they led the farmers in their day to day class struggles .The Adivasi march in Mumbai a few days before was a perfect illustration.
Even if clear cut class polarization not prevailing due to influence of ruling class and non-Marxist trends it prepares the ground for a platform to unite the broad peasantry to counter the merciless pro-imperialist or pro-corporate policies of the ruling BJP govt .
What is most important is that the farmers do not have illusions or be swayed by the promises of the alternatives of the ruling class opposition parties like Congress, Aam Addmi party or even the CPI.CPM. They must be educated that in essence all of them are part and parcel of the oppressive semi-feudal, semi colonial rotten democracy, with no concrete programe for combating imperialism or feudalism at its grassroots. Otherwise such organizations in the rally in Delhi would simply be tailing the demands of the landlords and rich peasantry.
REPORT FROM COUNTER CURRENTS
Around 100,000 farmers from across the country converged and marched to the parliament ofIndia in New
Delhi
The farmers, who have been camping at the Ramlila ground since Thursday, began their march toParliament
Street
The farmers are demanding a special session of parliament to discuss crop support prices, a nationwide waiver of farm loans amid rising fertilizer costs and other agricultural inputs. The government’s procurement agencies, which are mandated to purchase agricultural produce at guaranteed rates, buy only a small portion of total output, leaving millions of farmers across the country at the mercy of middlemen
About 800 million people ofIndia
Farmers from 24 states have also joined the protest to press for their demands, including debt relief and remunerative prices for their produce. Some farmers traveled for more than 2,000 kilometers from different parts of the country to reachNew
Delhi
Congress president Rahul Gandhi addressed the rally and said “If the loans of industrialists can be waived off, then the debt of farmers must be waived off as well. I assure the farmers ofIndia
Participating in the mega farmers’ rally inDelhi
The key recommendation of the Swaminathan commission report was that MSP be set at 1.5 times the cost. For instance, if the cost of producing a particular crop is Rs 1,000 per quintal, the MSP should be Rs 1,500 per quintal.
NCP leader Sharad Pawar said “We will bring in a necessary legislation to solve issues of the farmers in distress. We don’t have numbers, but will do whatever we can do to pass the two private member bills in Parliament”
Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah as the two eldest Kaurva’s — Duryodhan and Durshaasan — ill-famous for bringing the dynasty down.
The farmers are protesting under the aegis of the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC), which is a coalition group of over 200 farmer organisations from across the country. The coalition is also demanding that parliament pass two bills prepared by the AIKSCC – the freedom from indebtedness bill and a bill to guarantee remunerative MSP.
Between 1995 and 2016, 3,33,398 farmers committed suicide. That is over 15,000 suicides every year, 1,200 suicides each month or 42 suicides per day.
Around 15000 farmers converged from all over
Even if not quantitatively of such a high magnitude qualitatively it was a historic event. It won the support or sympathy of a large number of intellectuals and middle class sections who volunteered to supply food. No doubt ruling class Opposition party forces participated with their leaders addressing the rally but they could not derail the framers agitation from the basic burning issues or distort its essence. Morally the opposition leaders literally had to stoop down to the peasantry. A very wide range of organizations participated which was progressive in building broad based unity. Above all it comprised of the rich peasantry, poor peasantry, landless agricultural labourers and Adivasis, thus building the united front. It was a fitting bow to the fascist Hindutva forces who wish to divert people from their burning issues by adopting policy of divide and rule. Promoted the spirit of true nationalism and secularism.
The major issue was for the implementation of remunerative prices for farmers ,loan waivers ,cancellation of debts and compensation to families of suicide victims. The leaders summed up how in essence every move of the Narendra Modi led BJP govt. was anti-people ,narrating how a free license was given to the Adanis and Ambanis to loot the land and resources of farmers and Adivasis. The true consequence of globalization and liberalization on agriculture was explained in depth. The issues revealed how semi-feudalism was still a major ingredient in agriculture with the peasantry literally becoming victims of the middlemen playing the role of money lenders. Inspire of great inroads of Imperialism and capitalism feudalism still played a determining role.
On the 1st day the peasants assembled at Ramila Maidan. where all the leaders of the organizations addressed the rally on the 30th the farmers marched to the Parliament vociferously raising slogans. It was most impactful march illuminating the torch of resistance as it proceeded and winning the hearts of many a citizen of the capital. Significantly the rally was blocked by the police just reaching the parliament hose where the marchers sat down and the leaders addressed.
From the Communist revolutionary camp the biggest contribution in the event was made by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Dakaunda) followed by the All India Kisan Mazdoor Sabha led by the C.P.I..(M.L.) New Democracy.
One must salute the leaders and cadre of the participating organizations for making working so arduously and making such meticulous preparations. It was a testimony of how they led the farmers in their day to day class struggles .The Adivasi march in Mumbai a few days before was a perfect illustration.
Even if clear cut class polarization not prevailing due to influence of ruling class and non-Marxist trends it prepares the ground for a platform to unite the broad peasantry to counter the merciless pro-imperialist or pro-corporate policies of the ruling BJP govt .
What is most important is that the farmers do not have illusions or be swayed by the promises of the alternatives of the ruling class opposition parties like Congress, Aam Addmi party or even the CPI.CPM. They must be educated that in essence all of them are part and parcel of the oppressive semi-feudal, semi colonial rotten democracy, with no concrete programe for combating imperialism or feudalism at its grassroots. Otherwise such organizations in the rally in Delhi would simply be tailing the demands of the landlords and rich peasantry.
REPORT FROM COUNTER CURRENTS
Around 100,000 farmers from across the country converged and marched to the parliament of
The farmers, who have been camping at the Ramlila ground since Thursday, began their march to
The farmers are demanding a special session of parliament to discuss crop support prices, a nationwide waiver of farm loans amid rising fertilizer costs and other agricultural inputs. The government’s procurement agencies, which are mandated to purchase agricultural produce at guaranteed rates, buy only a small portion of total output, leaving millions of farmers across the country at the mercy of middlemen
About 800 million people of
Farmers from 24 states have also joined the protest to press for their demands, including debt relief and remunerative prices for their produce. Some farmers traveled for more than 2,000 kilometers from different parts of the country to reach
Congress president Rahul Gandhi addressed the rally and said “If the loans of industrialists can be waived off, then the debt of farmers must be waived off as well. I assure the farmers of
Participating in the mega farmers’ rally in
The key recommendation of the Swaminathan commission report was that MSP be set at 1.5 times the cost. For instance, if the cost of producing a particular crop is Rs 1,000 per quintal, the MSP should be Rs 1,500 per quintal.
NCP leader Sharad Pawar said “We will bring in a necessary legislation to solve issues of the farmers in distress. We don’t have numbers, but will do whatever we can do to pass the two private member bills in Parliament”
Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah as the two eldest Kaurva’s — Duryodhan and Durshaasan — ill-famous for bringing the dynasty down.
The farmers are protesting under the aegis of the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC), which is a coalition group of over 200 farmer organisations from across the country. The coalition is also demanding that parliament pass two bills prepared by the AIKSCC – the freedom from indebtedness bill and a bill to guarantee remunerative MSP.
Between 1995 and 2016, 3,33,398 farmers committed suicide. That is over 15,000 suicides every year, 1,200 suicides each month or 42 suicides per day.
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The Farmers have to understand some simple things !
GOI is bankrupt !
They will NOT pay MSP for any crop
The GOI staffing will be CUT by 50% in the next 5 years
Even Internal Security like CRPF … will be CUT (Like with the Blackwater Model)
AI and Nano will make farmers OBSOLETE as 5 nations in Africa will be able to feed the world
All Farm Subsidies will BE CUT – by MAKING FARMING UNVIABLE
GOI and Industrialists need land – so by MAKING FARMING UNVIABLE – large land tracts will be freed and land rates will fall
GOI and Industrialists need WATER – (as China and Pakistan will take over KASHMIR AND SO INDIA WILL HAVE NO WATER IN THE WEST AND CHINA WILL BLOCK THE BRAHMAPUTRA IN THE EAST)
Industry and IT and services and the Middle class trash need gazillion litres of water – which will COME BY KILLING AGRICULTURE !
Then the GOI will use the Israelis to destroy Indian Farming by a Man made virus to kill the crops and also to kill off the farmers ( so the virus will be customised to the weedicides …etc used by the farmers)
GOI feels FARMERS ARE A DEAD WEIGHT AND A BURDEN ! dindooohindoo
Basically all FARMERS IN THE WORLD WILL BE OBSOLETE – But they will be absorbed – BUT IN INDIA 800 MILLION PEOPLE CANNOT BE ABSORBED
So,if Rice is sold by FARMERS at 10/kg and the user pays Rs 100/kg,THERE IS ONLY 1 OPTION !
ELIMINATE THE TRADERS ! They are the shopkeepers and the marketing supply chain.THERE IS NO OTHER WAY.
If u raise the MSP for farmers ,the agri processing and retail and entertainment sector will die – and they PAY LARGE INDIRECT AND DIRECT TAXES TO THE GOI !
Linked to the Agri scam is the FCI Con Job
The FCI Con Job
No one knows what stock FCI is holding ! There are 2 types of stocks with FCI.1 is in FCI godowns and the 2nd is in the stomach of rodents (who are also stored in FCI godowns – as permanent residents).If all goes well,2 rats can produce 1000 rats in 30 days.But the genius of the GOI is infinite – as it plans to export rat meat – and so,it is a form of integrated storage – from integrated farming to integrated storage ! dindooohindoo
No one knows the proximate quantity and quality of FCI Stocks – except the rats in the FCI godowns.
So the so called prime wheat purchases by arhatiyas,is diverted to the private market and the spurious and lower grade wheat is sold to FCi as prime.The sales to the private sector is at a premium (by the arhatiyas)
Similarly,when the PDS stocks reach the POS storage yards,the prime wheat is diverted to the private market and the 2nd grade wheat is procured from the arhatiyas and fed to the poor.It is said that the rats in the FCI godowns eat the BEST wheat and so,the Indian poor eat a grade lower than rats – but they are happy that they are getting anything at all.Perhaps it is time to feed Indians – rat meat.
The Quality Con Job
The poor farmers with a debt load are ripped off by the arhatiyas – in the grading system – to sell prime as offgrades.This rip off,is then,in part,transferred to the rich farmers whose offgrades are bought as prime,and the rest of the offgrades are palmed off to the FCI as prime or sold in the private markets.It is a single digit % of the FCI stocks and aggregate purchase,and the GOI neither the means nor the IQ to track it – but it is in the Billions of USD.
The Justification of the FCI Con Job
The GOI approves of this rip off as they say that economic value addition by the private sector is better than rats eating wheat and rice in FCI Godowns.And the tragedy is that they are right.
Therefore rats in FCI godowns are better off than Indian farmers and Indisn consumers of wheat
The failure of “India”
India is a failed experiment.The Constitutional structure of India is being dismantled.The states have failed miserably on all counts.GST is proof of the fact that the GOI has reckoned after 73 years,that Indian states CANNOT manage their finances and their economies.
Draconian Indian Terror laws and census laws is proof that the entire legal and judicial architecture of India is obsolete
India is obsolete
The failure of "India"
India is a failed experiment.The Constitutional structure of India is being dismantled.The states have failed miserably on all counts.GST is proof of the fact that the GOI has reckoned after 73 years,that Indian states CANNOT manage their finances and their economies.
Draconian Indian Terror laws and census laws is proof that the entire legal and judicial architecture of India is obsolete
India is obsolete
The Sikh Gambit
If Sikhs had staged this protest with Aurangzeb,he would have listened,and the Sikh Gurus would have been alive.But Modi will not listeh.He kept the Kashmiris in cages for 1 YEAR AND ALSO THEIR LEADERS.
The 1st Gambit for the farmers is 26th January ! This is the vulnerability of Modi - if the farmers reach the venue !
After that, the advantage is for Modi.Thereafter,the Farmers have to RAISE THE COST for Modi.
Basically,Agri infrastructure will be viable only,if farmers subsidy is lowered (as the money saved will do into the deficit and infrastructure),and land prices are reduced-as the GOI,has no money. THEREFORE,GOI will SCRAP THE MSP (100%),to wipe out farming in Punjab and Haryana,as there is enough rice,wheat and dals being grown in,or near states of PDS use,and Consumer use.So it makes no sense to grow it almost entirely,in 2 states (Punjab and Haryana),and spend money on dead freight and dead storage,by carting it to the states of usage.
It makes no sense to export wheat and rice,as there will be a huge price loss,and it will lower global food prices (and global food traders regularly bribe Indian politicians,to hold on to their stocks,and NOT to sell their stocks)
By scrapping MSP,"bulk no brain farming" (of rice and wheat) with huge gains TO LARGE FARMERS AND TRADERS,IN Punjab and Haryana,will stop.That will destroy farming and CRASH FARM LAND PRICES.Once Farm land prices crash ,cost of agri infra will REDUCE and make agri infra viable.Once Farming of Rice and what STOPS,all the subsidy down their agri-supply chain will be saved.dindooohindoo
THAT IS Y THE GOI IS GOING TO DESTROY THE MANDI AND THE MSP.
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