The speaker discusses the recent repeal of three farm laws by the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Modi. The decision is seen as a major victory for farmers and democracy, despite stirring mixed reactions. The repeal was seen as a masterstroke by some, while others saw it as a move to tear the country apart. The speaker also discusses the protests against the farm laws, which were introduced in September 2020 and were considered by many to be unconstitutional and undemocratic.
The farm laws were criticized for making it easier for corporations to exploit farmers. They made private markets tax-free, did not guarantee a minimum support price for farmers, and added provisions that prevented farmers from approaching a court in case of a dispute with a business person. This, according to the speaker, would have encouraged food hoarding by corporations and made it easier to exploit farmers.
The speaker also discusses the protests against the farm laws, which were led by farmers, especially from Haryana and Punjab, under the slogan 'Chalo Dilli'. The government tried to quash these protests with roadblocks, barbed wires, tear gas, and water cannons. However, the protests persisted and eventually spread to other states.
The speaker also talks about the online disinformation campaign waged against the protesting farmers, with the government's trolls and celebrities spreading misinformation about the protestors. Despite these challenges, the farmers continued their peaceful protest and eventually won their demand for the repeal of the farm laws.
The speaker also discusses the farmers' demand for a minimum support price (MSP) to be made into a legal guarantee, and the need for the central and state governments to take several steps to improve the lives of farmers. These steps include promoting natural farming techniques, increasing the number of mandis (wholesale markets), and encouraging the formation of cooperatives among farmers.
In conclusion, the speaker calls upon the audience to support the farmers by buying directly from them, thereby benefiting both the farmers and the consumers.
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- The text is a transcript of a video by Dhruv Rathee about the farmers' protest in India and the repeal of the three farm laws.
- The video covers the background, content, impact and aftermath of the farm laws and the protest movement.
- The video also discusses some possible solutions and suggestions to improve the condition of the farmers in India.
- The video mentions some sources, examples, statistics and quotes to support its arguments and claims.
- The video also promotes an audio-learning platform called KUKU FM and a coupon code for a discount.
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