Farmer Leaders Demand Action Against BJP MP for Insulting Comments
Farmer leaders in Madhya Pradesh call for action against BJP MP Janardan Mishra for derogatory remarks about farmers.
Bhopal, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Leaders of the Madhya Pradesh Farmer Congress have voiced strong objections to comments made by BJP MP Janardan Mishra, representing Rewa. The party’s president, Dharmendra Singh Chouhan, has demanded that an FIR be filed against the MP for his remarks.
Chouhan addressed reporters, labeling Mishra’s description of farmers as “drug addicts” and “weed smokers” as shameful and unfortunate. He emphasized that such statements are an insult to millions of farmers across the country. “The Farmer Congress will not tolerate this humiliation at any cost,” he stated, adding that it undermines not only the farmers but also the nation’s food security and the hard work of agricultural workers.
He criticized the BJP for its contradictory stance. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government celebrate a “farmer welfare year,” their representatives publicly insult farmers. Chouhan pointed out that this hypocrisy has become evident to the people of the state.
Chouhan highlighted the relentless efforts of farmers who toil in harsh weather conditions to feed the nation. He noted that the sons of farmers serve at the borders, protecting the motherland. Using disrespectful language towards such contributors reflects the BJP’s anti-farmer mentality, he argued.
The farmer leader also criticized the government’s policies, which have already placed farmers in financial distress. High costs for fertilizers, seeds, diesel, and electricity are troubling farmers, who are also struggling to receive fair prices for their crops. Instead of addressing these issues, Chouhan claimed that BJP representatives are focused on insulting farmers.
In response to Mishra’s derogatory comments, the Farmer Congress is organizing protests across the state. They are burning effigies at the tehsil level to raise their voices against what they describe as the BJP’s anti-farmer attitude. Chouhan has called for immediate legal action against Mishra for his remarks.
