Niranjan Reddy describes Centre’s decision as victory of KCR

Welcoming the Central Government’s decision to withdraw the three controversial farm laws, Agriculture Minister S. Niranjan Reddy described the development as a victory of Chief Minister K. Chandrasek

Welcoming the Central Government’s decision to withdraw the three controversial farm laws, Agriculture Minister S. Niranjan Reddy described the development as a victory of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and the Maha Dharna he staged on Thursday in protest against the Central Government’s attitude towards purchase of paddy from the State.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government should realise the fact that the Constitution cast the responsibility of foodgrains procurement and distribution on the Central Government. The Prime Minister should accordingly hold discussions with the stakeholders on the modalities that should be adopted for stabilization of agriculture in the country.

Simultaneously, efforts should be made to evolve a comprehensive agriculture policy giving guidance to farmers taking into consideration aspects like cropping pattern and demand for the produce in national and international markets. He wondered why the Government which could waive loans to the tune of ₹6 lakh crore to corporates was not willing to come to the aid of farmers by putting in place an appropriate policy governing the sector.