Shivamogga: Govt conspiring to grab land, electricity of farmers, says Rakesh Tikait


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Shivamogga, Mar 21: Farmer activist Rajesh Tikait, who has been leading the protest against the controversial farm laws on Delhi borders, on Saturday March 20 alleged that the union government was trying to fool the farmers and hatching conspiracy to grab their resources of milk, farm seeds, electricity and land. He also called upon farmers to emulate the protests on Delhi borders and surround Bengaluru.

Speaking at the Mahapanchayat of farmers that took place in the city, Tikait said, "Today business is being done on the hunger of poor people of the country. Capitalists of the country are trying to store the roti and rice of farmers in their cupboards. We should not give opportunity for this. Farmers have to intensify their fight.

"We must put efforts into bringing youth into agriculture. They should know the value of our soil. They should accompany the farmers' protest by holding the soil of their land in their hands. Huge corporates will take farming land for lease and do agriculture. They also offer loans on Kisan credit cards. If the farmers are unable to pay back their loans due to loss of crop or no market, they grab their farming land. A time will come when the farmer will have to work like a slave in his own farming land. We are protesting against this.

"Today farmers are protesting on all borders of Delhi. This is a long battle. You should also gherao Bengaluru, like Delhi, from all the four directions and take the battle forward. Raitha Sangha and Dalit Sangharsha Samiti should take this fight forward in Karnataka," he told the farmers.

"The government is following dual policies. It is withdrawing pension facilities of government servants and giving more benefits to MPs and MLAs. It is also conducting atrocities on the police department. Government is not the authority to set prices for the produce of farmers. It has to be done by the farmer themselves. Let us fight for that day. When the two slogans 'Jai Ram' and 'Jai Bheem' are shouted together, victory will be ours. For this to happen all labourers should unite.

"The government should think what will happen if the youth, who are urging to take back the draconian farm laws, start agitation to take back the government itself. The government should wake up before the youth get frustrated. But this government is run by corporates. It is our duty to kick this government out," he said.

 

 

  

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  • Ranjan, Bangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    While not pretending to be a economist it is important to consider agriculture contributes approx less than 20 % of India’s gdp with 60 % population depending on agriculture So country to move forward this equation to change gradually.. Added water intensive crops Rice / sugarcane ..free electricity .. loans waiver etc etc .. But change cannot be sudden .. 80 % land holdings under approximately 3 acres So in the process we cannot have corporate takeover.. The present laws do not have option of going to court in the event of disputes I.e between a farmer /& say corporate Settled by local officials .. DC etc bureaucrat.. This means corruption .. So this can lead to social unrest .. riots etc etc So shock treatment with new laws have flaws Unfortunately govt not discussing with stake holders viz farmers Abruptly passed in parliament during COVID and inviting suspicion No debates etc ..all laws should have win .. win situation..

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Rakesh Tikait, is an opportunist mercenary, planted by disoriented, out of power, netas from the opposition parties.. Why did he not raise his voice, when thousands of farmers committed suicide, in my state of Maharashtra and the rest of India ??? He looses his deposit, whenever he contest election !!! Why did he desecrated the Red fort and vandalized our tricolor, create anarchy in Delhi ????

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  • Sathish jm, Kumpala

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    First apologize to Delhi police and then deliver your sermons. Your fake kisaans had assaulted and injured 500 policemen who stood there for your protection and now you are blaming the government for the atrocities? Bikau Kissan neta..

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  • Kiran DSouza, Bangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    He should have come when scores of farmers committing suicides every other day. Where was he then? For these people Farmers lives not important, but working on a hidden agenda in the garb of farmers. He is solely responsible for the so many deaths of Farmers during Farm protests. Let him go anywhere, his plans will not bear any fruit because present day government working in the interest of common man & poorer section.

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  • T.Dsilva, Udupi

    Mon, Mar 22 2021

    Kiran Dsouza, what are you saying??? forget Rakesh Tikait,,, when so many farmers are committing suicide what Gutter gas producer Feku is doing?// Ask this question first to Modi / then come to Rakesh. Modi and his government is ruling, not Rakesh Tikait, Where is double income for farmer as Modi used to bark in public meetings? First ask Modi double income is based on which income,,? 2018 income or 1947 income of farmers??? Modi already made 10 times income to his owners Ambani and Adani and now begging them to do farmers/trading business to increase their income to 100 times ..... forget double income for farmers as Modi promised/ He can not even assure MSP to farmers produce......

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  • Alwin, Mangaluru

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    The selection of the place for movement in Karnataka is very good. Where Karnataka great leaders thinkers and movement were born. The media and politicians and NGO including Anna Hazare failed to bring out real problems of farmers and educate them. We wish this beginning have great success in Karnataka and all over India.This struggle is struggle for survival of ordinary people of india.All must support this movement to save democracy and save country from the clutches of few

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  • Ramesh, Udupi

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    All business will go to Adani & Ambani. Even there is politics in Indian cricket team selectiob. Most of players selected from Mumbai Indians team which belongs to Ambani.

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  • Elwyn Goveas, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    We are with farmers.Long live farmers.A common man has to understand that their demands are still not met and now in the street with severe heat and cold.With 5 state election in a few days from now this will have a huge set back to the ruling party.

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  • Ganesh Shetty, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Mr elwyn Gomes, Remember China is such a big developed country. They have lifted millions of people out of poverty not by doing Agriculture but by doing something other than Agriculture. Agriculture in India is a trap. this is because bulk of farmers are marginal farmers. while subsidizing Agriculture on the face of it looks sacred given the emotions attached to farmer. I will give one or two stats go and do the research on these facts to check if its true or not. believe me it is not exaggeration. 1. the MSP given to farmers on some cereals exceed the global market rate of such cereals. 2. Punjab could become a desert in another 25 to 30 years because of overuse of Ground water. 3. Agriculture especially the cereals are responsible for global warming and climate change. 4. Overuse of top soil without crop rotation will considerably reduce the soil quality. Remember there are too much surplus Land in advanced countries where the population is very low, we can benefit from that with a reciprocal supply of value added industrial products to such countries which is what China is doing.

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  • SURESH HEGDE, MUSCAT

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Who is funding this Guy....

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  • SB, Mlore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Parties who set target of 100 crore per month from one cop in one city. No prizes for guessing.

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  • Fredrick DSouza, Shirthady/ Mangaluru

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    PM care fund

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  • kumara, abu dhabi

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    all speculations and assumptions,,,,,

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    This person gives lots of misinformation for his political gain It's not easy to handover any land to anyone..... We can re-collect the best law enacted under UPA-2 rule, especially initiated by Sonia Gandhi that..... minimum 75% consent is required in totality even to apply compulsory acquisition act That time even CONGress ruled States too opposed for this rule..... But I believe that was the best rule initiated by Sonia Gandhi.... We really needs to appreciate her action

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  • DK Shetty, mangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    This man has come as an eye opener for all except politicians and politically motivated people. Its time people wake up from their slumber, these days no one wishes to say I belong to this party or that party of I am a member of any party. Its better to remain neutral...…..all parties/politicians come for 5 years and make money and go, they hardly have peoples interest of countries interest in their hearts. Change the party when they don't give jobs to our youth. When they divide the nation under the pretext of religion Change the party when the developments lag or minimal Let us be true nationalists ……..not religious lists!!! lets leverage on our Hindutva to drive positive changes in the society and not to break society I fully support farmers movement.

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    This man has amassed 80 crores of properties. He wants to create chaos in Karnataka.

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  • KUMAR, KINNIGOLI

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    WHAT ABOUT JAI SHAH & AMIT SHAH..........

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  • Tilak, Pune

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    FYI, Jai shah and amit shah are not farmer's

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Only to benefit Ambani & Adani ...

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  • kateel pai, vitla

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Why is that a problem? If they dont, Bezos and Gates will.

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