Rahul Gandhi 'disconnected' with reality of farmers, says Muraleedharan

Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Sunday slammed Congress leer Rahul Gandhi over his protests against Centre's new farm laws and accused him of being "disconnected" from reality and indulging in 'publicity stunts.' dressing media here, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, alleged that Congress, which championed reforms in agriculture sector and included it in ir manifesto has w gone back on its word.

" party is resorting to violence and vandalism out of frustration of losing relevance in Indian politics," he claimed.

Union Minister said while n Congress government under Manmohan Singh at Centre, and Chief Ministers of Haryana, Punjab and Mhya Presh have supported repealing of Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act, but national party has turned its back on farmers by changing its stance w.

Muraleedharan said Wayan MP Rahul Gandhi's opposition to farm reforms showcased his disconnect with farmers.

"Rahul Gandhi is disconnected from reality. He should speak to farmers from Wayan and or areas.

He betrayed farmers by vehemently opposing reforms that free ryots from loot of middlemen," Muraleedharan said.

He said reforms such as farm bills, and labour codes reiterate central government's commitment to empowering farmers and entrepreneurs.

Alleging that Congress, which ruled country for over six deces lacked conviction and political will to change lives of farmers, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accomplished what earlier PMs could t and brought revolutionary changes in farming and labour sectors.

se moves will create an enabling environment for agriculture and entrepreneurship to thrive, he said.

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