WAYANAD – Congress stalwart Rahul Gandhi unleashed a scathing attack on the BJP-led centre, alleging it’s prepared to trade away farmers’ futures under US influence. Delivering his message at a huge farmers’ meet in Kannur’s Peravoor, he spotlighted risks from import-heavy trade deals.
Gandhi hailed farming as the lifeblood of India, cautioning that mechanized American operations entering local markets would doom small-scale cultivators. “Our economy thrives on these farmers; pitting them against industrial farms is economic sabotage,” he charged.
Expanding his assault, he critiqued overarching governance favoring financial elites. Referencing Wayanad’s struggles, Gandhi addressed wildlife threats as a pressing economic peril, calling for holistic strategies, scientific aids, and family safeguards.
With polls around the corner, he rallied farmers to mold UDF pledges, vowing a proactive administration. Specifics: boosted MSP, widespread cold chains, and instant aid against crop losses or slumps.
Framing it politically, Gandhi said upcoming battles will reveal if India prioritizes multinational agendas or its grassroots food producers sustaining security and rural vitality. The crowd’s response echoed his urgency for change.