Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on the central government of double attitude towards farmers. He said that farmers who wanted to come to Delhi for two to three years were stopped. Some poor farmers died. Then the government did not remember them. Now when the elections are near, the farmers have started remembering again.
Uddhav Thackeray alleged that when his father Balasaheb Thackeray was on hunger strike, he was not allowed to come to Delhi. Guns were fired on them, walls were erected and they were called Naxalites. He further said that but now all the lies of the Center are being exposed, and his real face is coming out.
What did Uddhav say about Raj Thackeray and Rahul’s meeting?
At the same time, when asked if Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray would also meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi and attend the India alliance meeting, Uddhav Thackeray said two, “Both brothers are quite capable. We will do what we will do, we will do. There is no need for any third person.”
What did PM Modi say on farmers?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India will never compromise the interests of its farmers, fishermen and livestock, even if they have to pay a heavy price personally. The statement came at a time when US President Donald Trump has increased the import duty on Indian goods by 50% and there is a tension between the two countries over the trade agreement.
Farmers’ interest top priority- PM Modi
The US wants more access to agriculture and dairy markets in India, but India does not agree because it can adversely affect farmers. Modi said clearly, “The interest of farmers is the highest priority for us. I know that I will have to pay a big price personally, but I am ready for it.