BJP MP says farmers work only three months a year, spend rest playing cards and drinking

The Indian Express reported that a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, speaking on the condition of Indian agriculture, asserted that farmers are active for only three months each year.
According to the statement, the remainder of the year is allegedly spent on leisure activities such as playing cards and consuming alcohol, a claim that has drawn criticism from farmer groups and opposition parties.
The comment comes amid ongoing debates over agricultural reforms and the financial health of the farming community, though no specific data was provided to substantiate the MP's view.
Several farmer organisations have previously highlighted the year‑round challenges faced by cultivators, contrasting sharply with the portrayal offered by the MP.