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megha's avatar

This Stockholm syndrome is what's termed as nahun maas da rishta (bonding like that of nail and flesh). You have truly deciphered the cause of agrarian crisis. Excellent Sir

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KBS Sidhu's avatar

Thanks— that I don’t know, but I do hope I have triggered a debate for which I am already getting a lot of flak.

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Bhupinder Singh Mann's avatar

I have gone through your articles on MSP and the Arhtia syndrome. They present a true and grim picture of Punjab’s agrarian crisis.

The parasitic Arhtia lobby has become so powerful—though unethically—that it has captured not just the farming economy, but also the psychology and free thinking of farmers.

They were even able to instigate farmers not to engage with the Hon'ble Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee, of which I was also a member.

Sincere appreciation and thanks for your apt observations.

Regards,

Bhupinder Singh Mann, Ex MP,

Chairman All India Kisan Coordination Committee

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KBS Sidhu's avatar

Thanks for your response, sir— you need to take lead to pierce the veil of illusion which this strongly entrenched class has been able to create.

Even the regular political parties find it difficult to engage with them, constructively, much less confront them.

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Anil Gandhi's avatar

Brilliant

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KBS Sidhu's avatar

This discussion had to be triggered by someone— I have stuck my neck out.

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GPS MANN's avatar

Truth is a bitter pill.

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KBS Sidhu's avatar

As long as it cures the malady.

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