Debate on Distrust between Modi Government and Farmers of Punjab

In a heated debate, speakers discussed the growing distrust between the Modi Government and the farmers of Punjab. They delved into the reasons for the farmer protests being concentrated in Punjab. Indices of the Modi government's effectiveness were called into question, especially regarding the treatment of Sikh groups. An integral part of this discussion was the Minimum Support Price (MSP) legal guarantee, a long-standing demand of the farmers, particularly as the country heads to the polls. The speakers highlighted the potential political agenda behind the timing of these protests. Speculation around the issue indicates a potential vulnerability of the government, with demands for MSP guarantees intensifying ahead of the elections. However, the responses from the speakers present reinforced the notion that this demand is a long-standing one, dating back nearly two decades. The contentious MSP issue, increasingly becoming a political tool, requires urgent attention, as farmers continue to face economic struggles. The debate also touched upon the impact of identities being assigned to protesting farmers, delving into how the farmers — predominantly Sikhs in Punjab — are being perceived and labeled. #ModiGovernment #PunjabFarmers #FarmerProtests #MSP #SikhFarmers #AgrarianCrisis #delhichalomarch #rajdeepsardesai #newstoday Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday