Farmers vs Modi | The Truth about Farmers Protest 2.0 | Dhruv Rathee

In the YouTube video "Farmers vs Modi | The Truth about Farmers Protest 2.0 | Dhruv Rathee," the focus is on the ongoing farmers' protests in India and their demands for the implementation of Minimum Support Prices (MSP) by the Indian government. The video argues that the government's failure to adhere to the MSP would have resulted in additional costs of over 10 lakh crores. The farmers' demands go beyond just receiving a fair price for their produce but also include a guarantee of their input costs and addressing the logical inconsistencies of the MSP policy. The video also touches upon the role of the Farming Industry, water scarcity, fuel prices, and the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices in addressing the issue. The farmers' protests are not just about their own struggles but also about the impact on the market and consumers. The video invites viewers to comment below if they found the video interesting and encourages them to watch another video on how the government and certain industries are changing laws to benefit their cronies.

•  In this section of the YouTube video titled "Farmers vs Modi | The Truth about Farmers Protest 2.0 | Dhruv Rathee," the focus is on the farmers' demands, particularly the implementation of the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) by the Indian government. The video argues that if the government had adhered to the MSP, the country would have incurred additional costs of over 10 lakh crores. The farmers' demands are not just about receiving a fair price for their produce but also about the impact on the market and consumers. The video also discusses the role of the Farming Industry and the impact of water scarcity and fuel prices on farmers. The MSP, which is intended to protect farmers from exploitation by companies and retailers, has become a significant issue, with farmers being forced to sell their produce below the minimum price. The video also touches upon the logical inconsistencies of the MSP policy and the need for a comprehensive approach to address the issue. The farmers' demands go beyond just a fair price for their produce and include a guarantee of their input costs, including water, electricity, and labor. The video also mentions the role of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices in addressing the issue and the need to consider not just the A2 and Effort Required Costs but also the On-farm Capital Costs and Rental Value of Land. The video argues that the current approach of the government to reduce MSP is unsustainable and that a more comprehensive approach is required to address the issue.
•  In this section of the YouTube video titled "Farmers vs Modi | The Truth about Farmers Protest 2.0 | Dhruv Rathee," the discussion revolves around the controversy surrounding the farmers' protests in India and the costs involved. The farmers are not paying rent on their lands but are required to purchase tractors, cultivators, and other equipment, which they may not buy solely for farming purposes. These expenses, along with other capital assets and marketing and post-harvest expenses, are collectively referred to as C2, A2+FL, and B costs. Swaminathan Commission reports from 2004 indicate that these costs are not being covered in many states, leading to financial distress for farmers. The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Modi, has addressed this issue, not only concerning farmers and agricultural producers but also focusing on improving India's economic situation. Farmers' lives are crucial to the country's life, and if India's life is to change, so will the lives of farmers in the villages. The farmers' situation is a significant concern, and more solutions need to be presented to address their struggles effectively.
•  In this section of the YouTube video titled "Farmers vs Modi | The Truth about Farmers Protest 2.0 | Dhruv Rathee," the speaker discusses the farmers' protests against the Indian government's agricultural reforms. The farmers had given their support to Narendra Modi when he became the Prime Minister in 2014, but in 2020, they were unhappy with the government's new agricultural laws. The laws aimed to remove the middlemen and allow farmers to sell their produce directly to corporations, but farmers feared that they would not be able to compete with large corporations and would be forced to sell at lower prices. The government had passed the laws in secrecy, and farmers felt that their concerns were not being addressed. The speaker also mentions that large corporations had lobbied for these laws and that the farmers' unions had opposed them. The farmers' protests continue, and the government has implemented strict measures to contain them. The speaker also mentions a report by Swaminathan that recommends liberalizing the agricultural sector and implementing market reforms. However, the speaker notes that only a few farmers would benefit from these reforms, and the majority would be at a disadvantage. The speaker also mentions that the Prime Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, had stated that only six farmers would benefit from the reforms, but this is contested by other reports.
•  In this section of the YouTube video titled "Farmers vs Modi | The Truth about Farmers Protest 2.0 | Dhruv Rathee," the speaker discusses the ongoing farmers' protests in India and the reasons behind them. The protests involve farmers who are not benefiting from the MSP (Minimum Support Price) system and are being ignored by the government. The speaker explains that there are two types of farmers: those who sell their produce to MSP and those who don't. He uses the example of Bihar, where farmers were not paid their due damages by MSP in 2018, and in 2020, farmers in Punjab are receiving 30% more crop prices than those in Bihar. However, the situation is worse for farmers in Bihar as their competitors in the market are receiving more from MSP. The speaker also mentions that 94% of farmers are not part of the protests, but the government has not made efforts to include them in the negotiations. He further discusses how social media accounts of farmers have been banned, and how they can bypass this by using VPNs and changing their location settings. The speaker also mentions that China is blocking Facebook sign-ups and that viewers can access a real-life economic experiment by visiting nvpc.in for a 30-day free trial. The speaker then discusses the economic viability of farming in North India and the costs involved, using an excel file for calculations. He also mentions that in Haryana, the basic crops are divided into two halves, and the larger expense in the left side is the cost of manpower power tractors, which can cost up to ₹20 lakhs per acre, making it an unfeasible business model for small farmers.
•  In this section of the YouTube video titled "Farmers vs Modi | The Truth about Farmers Protest 2.0 | Dhruv Rathee," the discussion revolves around the profit farmers make from their lands and the challenges they face. The speaker mentions that some farmers make a profit of around ₹44,000 per acre in one year, but for a farmer responsible for supporting an entire family, this might not be enough. He emphasizes that smaller landholdings make farming a challenging endeavor, leading to many farmers becoming unemployed or leaving agriculture altogether. The speaker also highlights the importance of understanding the MS Swaminathan Report, which recommended the establishment of food grain banks for farmers' needs. The speaker criticizes the government for not implementing these recommendations, which could help farmers store their produce and sell it when market prices are favorable. The conversation also touches upon the impact of minimum support prices (MSPs) on farmers and the role of media in portraying farmers' protests. The speaker expresses concern that if farmers do not protest, the media would not cover their issues, and when farmers resort to extreme measures like suicide, the media sensationalizes the situation. The speaker also mentions the number of debts farmers are incurring and the impact of inflation on their livelihoods. He criticizes certain news channels for spreading false information about farmers, labeling them as anti-national or terrorists, and for exaggerating the demands of farmers, which could supposedly lead to the downfall of the entire country.
• In this section of the YouTube video titled "Farmers vs Modi | The Truth about Farmers Protest 2.0 | Dhruv Rathee," the discussion revolves around the ongoing farmers' protests in India and the role of the MSP (Minimum Support Price) policy. The speakers argue that when the media brings up the MSP issue during farmer deaths, they remain silent. However, when farmers demand a minimal MSP, TV channels begin their propaganda against the farmers. It is estimated that the government would have saved around 10 lakh crores if they had implemented the MSP for farmers instead of private players. The farmers' protests aim to make the MSP a legal requirement, but if private players have to purchase crops at the MSP, it would not be a free market. The speakers also question the concept of a free market and whether it truly exists in India, given the regulations and interventions by the government and corporations. The video also touches upon the concept of Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes, and how their philosophies apply to the current situation. The speakers invite viewers to comment below if they found this video interesting and to watch another video where they explain how the government and certain industries are changing laws to benefit their cronies.