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Agriculture
BJP MP Janardan Mishra alleges farmers spend nine months playing cards, drinking liquor
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:24 PM
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BJP parliamentarian Janardan Mishra said that farmers devote most of the year to card games and alcohol consumption, according to a Deccan Herald report.
BJP Lok Sabha member Janardan Mishra asserted that a large portion of the agricultural community spends nine months of the year engaged in card games and drinking alcohol. The statement was reported by the Deccan Herald, which quoted Mishra without providing detailed data to support the claim.
Mishra's remarks come amid ongoing debates about farmer welfare and the need for reforms in the agricultural sector. While he highlighted what he described as a lifestyle issue, no official statistics were cited to verify the extent of such activities among farmers.
The comment has drawn reactions from various quarters, with some observers questioning the relevance of personal habits to broader policy discussions. No further clarification or response from farmer organisations has been recorded as of now.
The report did not mention any specific incidents or regions beyond the MP's constituency, leaving the statement largely uncorroborated.
The BJP MP’s observation adds another layer to the discourse on rural livelihoods, underscoring the political sensitivity surrounding farmer-related narratives in India.
Mishra's remarks come amid ongoing debates about farmer welfare and the need for reforms in the agricultural sector. While he highlighted what he described as a lifestyle issue, no official statistics were cited to verify the extent of such activities among farmers.
The comment has drawn reactions from various quarters, with some observers questioning the relevance of personal habits to broader policy discussions. No further clarification or response from farmer organisations has been recorded as of now.
The report did not mention any specific incidents or regions beyond the MP's constituency, leaving the statement largely uncorroborated.
The BJP MP’s observation adds another layer to the discourse on rural livelihoods, underscoring the political sensitivity surrounding farmer-related narratives in India.