NEW DELHI, Feb. 12 -- People will never forget the 13-month-long historic strike in 2021 for farmers' rights. 711 farmers died during the lengthy strike resulting from the corporatisation of agriculture. The central government had no choice but to bend its knees. The government had to agree to withdraw all three harmful laws on December 9, 2021. At that time, the government signed a settlement agreement with the leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, but it still needs to be implemented.

The interim budget presentation recently showed the government's confidence in coming to power for the third time. However, according to political analysts, it was an arrogant government move. They foresee that the settlement provisions with farmers of tha...