Introduction
The ongoing debate between the development of hilly and plain regions in Uttarakhand has sparked a new controversy. Uttarakhand Kisan Morcha recently submitted a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister through the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), raising concerns about how the issue is being politicized to target cabinet ministers unfairly.
Pahad vs. Maidan: A Political Agenda?
Businessman Praveen Saraswat highlighted that theUttarakhand Kisan Morcha is working to bring attention to the real issues faced by farmers in the state. However, he expressed concern over how political parties are using thehill vs. plain divide as a tool for political gains.
According to him, politicians are distracting people from core issues byunnecessarily targeting cabinet ministers in the name of regional differences. Thefocus should be on farmers' welfare rather than on fueling regional disputes.
Farmers’ Issues Must Be Addressed
Saraswat emphasized thatUttarakhand's hilly and plain regions face severe agricultural challenges.
- Hills: Many farming lands are becoming barren due to migration, lack of irrigation, and poor government support.
- Plains: Uncontrolled grazing by stray animals is affecting crop production and causing severe damage to farmers' livelihoods.
Rather than engaging in political blame games, the government and opposition shouldprioritize real issues affecting farmers and the general public.
Submission of the Memorandum
On Monday, the Uttarakhand Kisan Morcha, led by its President, Gulab Singh, submitted amemorandum to the SDM to demand a solution to these agricultural issues. The delegation included leaders such asPappu Bhatiya, Amiklal Sahu, Sundar Singh, and Rajpal Singh, among others.
Conclusion
The political divide betweenhills and plains should not overshadow farmers' struggles. The Uttarakhand Kisan Morcha has made it clear that its focus is onfarmers’ welfare and sustainable agricultural growth. The government must take immediate steps to address these pressing issues rather than allowing political distractions to dominate the discourse.
