The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) Tripura Unit is gearing up intensify its focus on farmer distress and agricultural challenges at its upcoming state conference. The three-day meeting will review farmers concerns, assess government policies and discuss strategies for strengthening the farmers movement in Tripura.
Key Takeaways:
- The Kisan Sabha Tripura State Unit will hold its state conference in Agartala from September 1 to 3.
- The state unit has criticised the Modi government over unresolved farmer problems and alleged unfulfilled promises.
- Farmer distress, agricultural challenges and the future course of the farmers movement will dominate the conference.
The AIKS Tripura State Unit has criticised the BJP-led government at the Centre over what it described as continuing problems faced by farmers. The state unit said several promises were made after the Narendra Modi government came to power in 2014. However, it claimed that the difficulties faced by farmers remain largely unresolved.
The issue is expected to dominate the state conference of the Kisan Sabha Tripura State Unit. The conference will be held at Agartala Town Hall from September 1 to 3.
A public rally will also be organised at Astabal on September 1.
Farmer Distress to Take Centre Stage
Kisan Sabha Tripura State Unit president Aghore Debbarma, secretary Pabitra Kar and joint secretary Ratan Das announced details of the programme at a press conference at Krishak Bhavan.
The leaders said the conference will focus on major problems affecting farmers and agriculture in Tripura. The current situation in the country and relevant political developments will also feature in the discussions.
Farmer demands will receive particular attention.
The state unit will discuss ways to strengthen the organisation and expand its activities. It will also examine how the farmers movement can be taken forward in the coming days.
State Unit Questions Centre Over 2014 Promises
The Kisan Sabha Tripura State Unit accused the Modi government of failing to fully resolve the problems of farmers despite promises made after 2014.
The leaders said farmer distress continues in different parts of the country. They stressed the need for an effective system that can address the economic hardships faced by farming communities.
Preventing farmer suicides should also remain a priority, they said.
The state unit is expected to raise these concerns during the conference. It will seek to place farmer demands at the centre of its future organisational and political activities.
Agriculture Remains Critical to Development
The leaders also highlighted the wider importance of agriculture to the Indian economy.
They pointed to the rising production of fish, milk, dairy products and other agricultural commodities. They also referred to the development of agro-based industries and factories.
According to the state unit, such growth can improve the financial condition of farmers. It can also create additional employment opportunities.
However, the organisation maintained that farmers need sustained support to benefit from these developments. It called for greater attention to agricultural production, farmer assistance, income and employment.
Kisan Sabha Plans Future Course of Action
The three-day conference will also discuss the future direction of the Kisan Sabha Tripura State Unit.
The organisation plans to review farmers demands and identify ways to strengthen its movement. Delegates will discuss strategies for mobilising farmers around agricultural and livelihood issues.
The state unit will also consider how to expand its activities in the interests of farmers in Tripura and across the country.
The conference will bring organisational issues, farmer concerns and broader political developments onto one platform. The discussions are expected to help determine the next phase of the Kisan Sabha Tripura State Unit campaign on farmer-related issues.
The September 1 public rally at Astabal will mark the beginning of the programme. The state conference will continue at Agartala Town Hall through September 3.
