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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced plans for a stricter law to tackle counterfeit seeds and fertilisers, criticising the current weak penalties. He paid tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, linking his nationalist legacy to PM Modi's Kashmir policies. Chouhan emphasised that the new law will ensure harsher punishments for offenders. The minister also highlighted Mookerjee's role in opposing Article 370, celebrating its revocation under Modi's leadership.

Key Points: Shivraj Chouhan Announces Stricter Law Against Fake Seeds and Fertilisers

  • New law to impose harsher penalties for fake seeds and fertilisers
  • Current fine of Rs 500 deemed insufficient
  • Chouhan honours Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee
  • Links Mookerjee's legacy to Modi's Kashmir policies
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Working on new law to tackle issue of duplicate fertilisers, seeds, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reveals plans for a stringent law to combat counterfeit seeds and fertilisers, replacing weak penalties.

"We are working on bringing a new law to tackle duplicate fertilisers and seeds... The law will be strict. – Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Vidisha, July 6

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that the government is preparing a new, stricter law to address the problem of duplicate fertilisers and seeds.

He stated that the current law imposes only a small fine of around Rs 500, allowing offenders to escape easily.

Speaking to the reporters, Chouhan said, "...We are working on bringing a new law to tackle the issue of duplicate fertilisers, seeds... The law will be strict as the present law is not that strict, but just about a compensation of around Rs 500, and hence those who commit this get released easily."

Earlier, Chouhan described Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee as an "ardent" nationalist leader and noted that the tricolour is now "flying high" in Kashmir.

"We pay our respects at the feet of the ardent nationalist leader and founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. It was Dr Mukherjee who established Bharatiya Jana Sangh as a new political party based on Indian culture, values, and traditions, as an alternative to Congress," Chouhan said in Bhopal in his tribute to Shyama Prasad Mookerjee on the occasion of his birthday.

Recalling Mookerjee's protest against Article 370, Chouhan said, "The Jana Sangh proclaimed that there cannot be two flags, two constitutions, and two heads in one country... He made the supreme sacrifice, and today, by paying our respects at his feet, we feel satisfied that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, his resolve has been fulfilled. The tricolour is now flying high in Kashmir."

Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological parent organisation of the BJP.

Born on July 6, 1901, in Calcutta, he was a multifaceted personality - patriot, educationist, parliamentarian, statesman, and humanitarian. He inherited a legacy of erudition and nationalism from his father, Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee, an esteemed Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University and Judge of the Calcutta High Court.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While the law is needed, I hope they also focus on creating awareness among farmers about how to identify genuine products. Many small farmers in villages don't even know they're being cheated until the damage is done.
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Arjun K
Good move but implementation is key. We've seen many laws fail due to corruption at local levels. Hope they create a special task force with direct reporting to agriculture ministry to monitor this.
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Priya S
My uncle lost his entire cotton crop last year due to fake seeds. The company just vanished after taking money. This law should include provisions to compensate affected farmers properly, not just punish offenders.
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David E
As someone working in agricultural research, I'd suggest the government should also invest in creating more certified seed production centers. When supply is limited, fake products fill the gap.
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Nikhil C
Respect for Dr. Mookerjee's vision, but can we please keep the focus on farmers' issues? The article started about fake seeds but diverted to political history. Both are important but need separate discussions.

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