Introduced bills are proposed without consulting : Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena opposed agriculture bill, said the government should have consulted the state before proposing the bill, as Maharashtra and Punjab are the two major agricultural regions. "The government says that the new system would benefit farmers. Even if one believes it to be true, what was the harm in holding consultations with a few leading farmer leaders in the country? It should have at least held talks with NCP chief Sharad Pawar. But this government has nothing to do with the words ''dialogue'' or ''consultation''," the Sena said. The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Farmers ProduceTrade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill.
"During the time of Vajpayee and Advani, the NDA allies used to be treated with respect, affection and trust. There used to be consultations on policy decisions and BJP leaders would hear out the views of the allies. In those times, spoken word had value," it added.