Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The All India Kisan Congress convened its new National Executive meeting in New Delhi, heralding a strategic discourse on the Congresss commitment to the agrarian community. Highlighting the pivotal role of the partys Farmer Justice manifesto, Sukhpal Singh Khaira, National President of Kisan Congress, underscored the transformative potential of the Congresss five guarantees in uplifting the agricultural landscape of the nation.Stickers to Symbolize SupportEmphasizing outreach and awareness, Khaira announced plans to affix Congresss Kisan Nyay Guarantee stickers on the doors of two crore farmer families across the country. This initiative aims to disseminate information about the Congresss commitments directly to the farming households, fostering a grassroots understanding of the partys agenda.Empowering Farmers with KnowledgeKhaira articulated the Kisan Congresss resolve to educate farmer families about the intricacies of Congresss guarantees. By facilitating informed decision-making, the initiative seeks to empower farmers with the knowledge necessary to navigate the agricultural milieu effectively.Unwavering Support for MSPCentral to the Congresss promises is the assurance of granting legal status to the Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanism, in alignment with the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission. Khaira affirmed that enshrining MSP in law will address longstanding grievances of farmers and bolster their economic security.Addressing Debt WoesIn a bid to alleviate the burden of debt plaguing farmers, the Congress pledged to institute a comprehensive Agriculture Loan Waiver Commission. This initiative, underscored by Khaira, aims to streamline the process of loan waivers and devise sustainable mechanisms for debt relief, contrasting the previous regimes preferential treatment of corporate loans.Revamping Crop InsuranceAcknowledging the deficiencies in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Khaira outlined Congresss commitment to revamping crop insurance schemes. The party vows to expedite compensation payments to farmers within 30 days of crop loss, advocating for a more transparent and responsive insurance framework.Prioritizing Farmer Interests in Trade PoliciesKhaira elucidated Congresss vision for an equitable import-export policy that safeguards the interests of farmers. By exempting agricultural equipment from the purview of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the party aims to foster a conducive environment for agricultural growth and innovation.Khaira reiterated that the Congresss five guarantees represent a steadfast commitment to the welfare of farmers. Emphasizing that these pledges will be honoured upon the formation of a Congress government at the Centre, he expressed confidence in their transformative potential to ameliorate the condition of farmers and usher in an era of prosperity in the agricultural sector.
