Siddaramaiah opposes proposed signing of FTA of dairy products
Opposing the plan to sign FTA of dairy products under RCEP, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday allegedthat theobjective of international relations under the Modi government has become "collusionwith cronies, submit to foreigners and kill the common man".
In a series of tweets, the Congress leader said import of cheap products under this pact would hurt Indian farmers and in turn cause rural distress.
"@narendramodi govt's proposal to sign free trade agreement of dairy products under RCEP is against the interests of our farmers and this shall be vehemently opposed," Siddaramaiah tweeted.
He said, "More than 10 Cr farmers are dependent ondairy farming for their livelihood.
Import of cheap productswill hurt them and in turn cause rural distress.
Karnatakaalone produces more than 86 lakh litres of milk & other dairy products."
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