Addressing the nation's farmers in his monthly radio address 'Mann ki Baat' programme, PM Modi said he was surprised by rumours against the Land Acquisition Bill and defended the legislation saying it was aimed at the welfare of farmers.
"If states have objection to amendments in Land Acquisition Bill, they can continue with the old law," Modi said.
The Prime Minister even said there were some "lacunae" in the Land Act of 2013 "as it was enacted in a hurry" and these are being addressed while protecting the interests of farmers and villages.
Specifically referring to the consent clause issue, he said misinformation is being spread for "political reasons".
During the 30-minute programme, he underlined that the new bill being brought by his government has the same compensation provisions as in the 2013 Act and emphatically rejected that the new measure was aimed at benefiting the corporates.
Slamming those opposing the bill, Modi said political leaders who were protesting against the bill have governed under the old law which has failed to benefit the farmers in the last 60 years.
"With this Mann Ki Baat, the administration will get a strong message to resolve your issues," Modi added.
The episode comes at a time when the BJP government is facing staunch criticism over introducing the controversial land ordinance.
PM Modi has also invited citizens to share their ideas and thoughts on the subject in the Open Forum at MyGov.in.
Here are the highlights:
11: 31 am: We are emphasising on health of our mother land as well, which is why, we have started soil health card scheme: PM Modi .
11: 26 am: I have said in Parliament that if someone still feels some changes are required, we are willing to take up suggestions: PM Narendra Modi.
11:21 am: I appeal to all my farmer brothers and sisters to keep away from statements made to earn political benefits: PM Modi.
11:19 am: Sometimes, people who make laws sitting in air conditioned rooms, do not know the ground reality in villages: PM Narendra Modi.
11:17 am: If states have objection to amendments in land acquisition bill, they can continue with the old law: PM Narendra Modi.
11:12 am : We felt that there was a need to bring some amendments in the law, we only wish the welfare of people and villages: PM Modi.
11:09 am: We want the welfare of farmers, their children and their villages. We want to overcome the shortcomings: PM on land bill.
11:05 am: There are several misconceptions in people's minds regarding the land bill: Modi.
11.03 am: The PM begins his address on 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme.
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