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#FarmLawsDebateReturns šŸ”„šŸšœ | Kanganaā€™s Comments Stir Tensions Amid Haryana Polls

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Though Kangana RanautĀ is echoing what the BJP governmentĀ has said about the farm laws, the timing couldnā€™t be worse for the party, especially with the Haryana electionsĀ coming up. Haryana and Punjab farmers were at the heart of the 2020-21 protestsĀ against these laws, which many believe benefit large corporations like AdaniĀ and Ambani. These laws are seen as a way for big companies to take control of agriculture, threatening the livelihoods of millions dependent on farming. Post-elections, corporate pressure might bring the laws back. šŸŒ¾šŸ’„

Kanganaā€™s Role: Echoing BJPā€™s View šŸ“¢

Kangana RanautĀ has always been a vocal supporter of the BJPā€™s policies, including the farm lawsĀ that were repealed after widespread protests. Her recent comments, however, are reigniting an issue that the BJP is strategically trying to avoid discussing, particularly in the context of the Haryana elections. Farmers in Haryana and Punjab led the protests against these laws, fearing that they would lose their lands and livelihoods to powerful corporate interests. šŸ§‘ā€šŸŒ¾

Corporates Taking Over Agriculture? šŸ’¼āš ļø

The farm laws are seen by many critics as a way for big corporate groups, like AdaniĀ and Ambani, to tighten their grip on Indiaā€™s agricultural sector. If these laws return, farmers fear being forced to sell to these large corporations, losing the traditional mandi systemĀ and the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Ambani's RelianceĀ already dominates retail, and controlling agricultural sourcing would eliminate competition, further consolidating their monopoly in the market. For many, this would devastate Indiaā€™s agrarian economy, where more than 50%Ā of the population depends on agriculture. šŸŒ¾šŸ’”

Political Calculations: Why BJP Wants to Avoid This Now šŸ—³ļø

With the Haryana electionsĀ approaching, the BJP is keen to distance itself from the farm law debate. Farmers in Haryana and Punjab were instrumental in forcing the government to repeal the laws, and reopening this discussion could hurt BJPā€™s chances in these critical states. Kanganaā€™s remarks, though aligned with the BJPā€™s earlier stance, arenā€™t helping in this sensitive political climate. šŸ›ļøšŸ”„

Corporate Pressure Post-Elections? šŸ’¼šŸ’”

Despite the current silence on the issue, many speculate that post-elections, the government might revive the farm law debate, driven by pressure from corporate groups. The influence of large corporations on the Modi governmentĀ is well-known, and thereā€™s concern that these laws could return in a new form. With Reliance already having a massive hold on retail, gaining control over agricultural products would solidify their monopoly, wiping out small competitors and leaving farmers in a vulnerable position. šŸ›’āš ļø




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