Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked the Narendra Modi government over the three farm bills that were passed in Parliament during the Monsoon Session, saying it will “enslave farmers”.
His comments came as several farmers’ outfits intensified their agitation against the legislations and began a nationwide protest. Opposition parties, including the Congress, have extended support to the call of Bharat Bandh.
“A flawed GST destroyed MSMEs [Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises],” Gandhi tweeted. “The new agriculture laws will enslave our farmers.”
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that those who always lied to farmers are now “shooting from their shoulders” and misleading them for their own political benefit. He accused the Opposition leaders of spreading rumours. “Saving farmers from such rumours and explaining the importance…
