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Government trying to discredit farmers, says Rahul Gandhi

Last Updated : 29 Jan 2021 05:22:51 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Amid the ongoing farmers' agitation and simmering tensions, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the government is trying to discredit farmers ' title=' farmers '>farmers by all means and the party stands with farmers ' title=' farmers '>farmers in support of the agitation.

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, Rahul Gandhi said: "You are trying to discredit farmers ' title=' farmers '>farmers and the government should talk to them. The only way is to repeal the[farm] laws. We need conversation and solution to this problem."

The Congress leader said that this is nation's voice and the government will not be able to suppress the farmers ' title=' farmers '>farmers movement that is only likely to spread.

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the new farm laws will dismantle the Mandi system and will allow big businessmen to hoard which will affect the middle class and people from weaker sections of society.

Rahul Gandhi said,"This is biggest transfer of wealth from the largest number to the smallest number of people."

The Congress leader said the party stands in solidarity with the farmers ' title=' farmers '>farmers and will decide the future course of action after having boycotted the President's address.

Rahul Gandhi alleged that those few who entered Red Fort and those who allowed them to enter may be wrong but lakhs of other people involved in the farmers ' title=' farmers '>farmers agitation, are genuine.

"We also say that agriculture sector need reforms but the government should acknowledge their mistake and withdraw the farm laws," added Rahul Gandhi.