BJP Never Promised Farm Loan Waiver in Manifesto: Maha Minister
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been facing criticism from various quarters over its handling of the farm loan crisis in Maharashtra. Recently, the party has been accused of breaking its promise to waive off farm loans, which has led to widespread protests and agitations across the state. However, in a surprising twist, a senior minister from the Maharashtra government has come out and said that the BJP never promised farm loan waivers in its manifesto.
Atul Save, the Maharashtra minister, made these comments while responding to a hunger strike by the Prahar Janshakti Party founder, Bachchu Kadu. Kadu had been on a seven-day hunger strike in the Amravati district, demanding a complete farm loan waiver from the government. The strike finally came to an end after the government assured to consider Kadu’s demand.
Save’s statement is significant because it goes against the common narrative that the BJP had promised farm loan waivers during the 2024 state assembly elections. The party had indeed made several promises to the farming community, including a waiver of farm loans, during its election campaign. However, Save’s statement suggests that these promises were not actually made in the party’s manifesto.
The BJP’s manifesto for the 2024 state assembly elections did make several promises to the farming community, including the provision of crop insurance, better prices for crops, and the establishment of a state-level agricultural marketing board. However, there is no mention of a farm loan waiver in the manifesto.
Save’s statement has been met with criticism from opposition parties, which have accused the government of going back on its promises to the farming community. The Congress-NCP alliance, which is the main opposition in the state, has demanded that the government fulfill its promises to the farming community and provide a complete farm loan waiver.
The farm loan crisis in Maharashtra is a serious issue that has been affecting thousands of farmers across the state. Many farmers have been struggling to repay their loans, which have been taken from private banks and cooperative banks. The crisis has been exacerbated by a series of crop failures and low crop prices, which have made it difficult for farmers to make ends meet.
The government has been trying to address the crisis by providing relief to farmers, including the provision of loans at low interest rates and the establishment of a farm loan waiver scheme. However, these efforts have been criticized for being insufficient and inadequate.
Save’s statement has raised questions about the government’s commitment to the farming community. If the BJP never promised farm loan waivers in its manifesto, then why did it promise to provide relief to farmers during its election campaign? The government’s response to the crisis has been widely criticized for being inadequate and inconsistent.
In conclusion, Atul Save’s statement that the BJP never promised farm loan waivers in its manifesto has raised serious questions about the government’s commitment to the farming community. The farm loan crisis in Maharashtra is a serious issue that requires a comprehensive solution. The government must take concrete steps to address the crisis and provide relief to farmers.
