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What parties get wrong about agriculture

What parties get wrong about agriculture

The ruling party’s wins in Haryana and western U.P. despite the farmers’ protests, highlights a shift in India’s complex agricultural system, where economic power is now shared among diverse stakeholders beyond traditional farmers.

Reasons for Opposition’s Loss

  • Limited Outreach:
    • Agriculture in regions like Haryana and western U.P. has become a complex network shaped by technology and a diversified agro-food value chain. 
    • Besides farmers, the influence of traders, logistics suppliers, transporters, processors, and retailers has grown significantly. 
    • The opposition’s limited focus on farmers alone missed the mark, alienating other key stakeholders who now play a critical role in the economy.
  • Over-Reliance on Farmers’ Protests
    • The opposition heavily banked on the farmers’ protests, misjudging the electorate’s broader concerns. 
    • While many voters sympathised with the protests, they prioritised issues like local governance and development, which were downplayed by the opposition’s narrow focus.
  • Caste-Centric Strategy:
    • Focusing primarily on the Jat community, the opposition failed to resonate with other influential groups, such as the Baniya community of traders and processors. 
    • This allowed the ruling party to frame the election as ‘Jat vs. other castes,’ deepening divisions between farmers and non-farmers.

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Conclusion

As India navigates the complexities of its agricultural system, political parties must adapt to the changing realities and engage meaningfully with a diverse array of stakeholders. By doing so, they can foster a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural policy framework that benefits all parties involved, ultimately leading to a more stable socio-political environment.

Mains Question:

Q. With agriculture increasingly shaped by economic liberalisation and technological advancement, discuss the potential and challenges for creating an inclusive policy framework that addresses the needs of both farmers and allied sectors. (15 marks, 250 words)

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