New Delhi : , Nov 23, 2009 : .IANS-CVoter carried out a quick poll in India to see what Indians thought about the demands of farm leaders.
The snap poll revealed that Indians believe Parliament should pass a law guaranteeing minimum support prices.The government currently provides MSP to 23 crops. The demand for legal guaranteed MSP was supported by more than 61% of respondents, while only 21% were opposed.This demand was supported by a larger percentage of NDA voters than it was expected.
However, more than 54% of NDA supporters supported the demand.
The next question was to ask respondents if they agreed with similar demands made by farmers for legal guaranteed MSP on foods like eggs, milk, fruit, vegetables and chicken.
Nearly 70% of respondents indicated that they would accept this request if presented.This hypothetical request was supported by more than 63% of NDA supporters.
There have been concerns about government’s ability to purchase all food grains at legal guaranteed prices.This worry was not shared by the respondents.
62.6 percent believed that government could afford legal guaranteed MSP payments for all crops.The majority of supporters of the opposition also supported this view.
Are we witnessing the return to populism in India?
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