BENGALURU, 10 FEB

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the State government is to amend the anti-farmer Land Reforms Act 2020 introduced by BJP government.

Addressing a farmers' convention at Freedom Park on Prof Nanjundaswamy's 88th birth anniversary, Siddaramaiah assured serious consideration of farmers' demands, including a pro-farmer budget.

Siddaramaiah slammed the Central government for the 10-year rule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP, referring to it as "Vinaash Kaal" (destructive period) rather than "Amrut Kaal" (golden period).

He said, “During this time, farmers, workers, women, and common people have suffered greatly, with their problems significantly." Siddaramaiah said none of the promises made by Modi to the people have been fully solved. Despite pledges such as doubling farmers' income, creating 2 crore jobs annually for youth, ensuring women's safety, providing employment guarantees, and offering essential commodities at affordable rates, Siddaramaiah noted that Modi has failed to deliver on these commitments.”

He accused Modi of focusing on religious and emotive issues and appeasing industrialists after winning elections. Siddaramaiah labelled the last decade of Modi's rule as "Anyaay Kaal" (period of injustice).