Congress MP Surjewala slams Haryana Govt's handling of stubble burning issue

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed the newly formed BJP government in Haryana on Friday, questioning the alternatives for farmers if they are prohibited from burning stubble. "If farmers don't burn stubble, what is the alternative? Will Nayab Singh Saini tell us how many farmers in Haryana have been provided with Happy Seeder Machines?" he asked.

Surjewala further alleged that the government is working against farmers' interests by simultaneously abolishing the MSP (Minimum Support Price) for two years and registering FIRs against farmers for stubble burning. "This is a direct anti-farmer conspiracy by the BJP-led government because farmers did not vote for them," he claimed.

He also raised concerns over the accessibility of the Happy Seeder Machine, even with a 50% subsidy. "The machine still costs farmers up to Rs 75,000. How will small and poor farmers afford this? Moreover, both farmers and the Punjab Agricultural University report that it reduces crop productivity. Has the government conducted any research?" he questioned.


Surjewala called on the Haryana government to withdraw its policies or face a nationwide movement.

"Has the government conducted any research?...Haryana government should answer these questions and immediately withdraw this Tughlaqi decree. Otherwise be ready for a nationwide movement ...," Surjewala asserted.