Mangaluru: BJP government’s policies are anti-farmer, says Ivan D’souza

Team Udayavani, Jan 25, 2021, 4:05 PM IST

Mangaluru: Congress leaders held a protest on Monday, January 25 opposing the union government’s farm laws, in front of mini Vidhana Soudha in Mangaluru.

Former MLC and KPCC spokesperson Ivan D’Souza said that the BJP-led government at the center is favoring the corporates by suppressing the farmers and working class in the country.

Talking about the BJP government supporting the corporates, he said, ” Out of 80% of farmers in the country, 60% are small and middle-class farmers, and the farm laws introduced by the government will affect these farmers.”

Calling the Land Revenue Amendment Act and Amendment to APMC anti-farmer policies, Ivan said that BJP has failed to provide justice to the farmers.

JR Lobo, former MLA said, “Farmers are protesting from the past 60 days, demanding justice” asserting the BJP-led government is insensitive towards farmers.

Adding that the congress had supported the farmers by introducing the green revolution, JR Lobo claimed that the BJP government is following anti-farmers policies.