[《Opposition leaders made a beeline for the farmers' protest in the capital on Friday, with Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Left leaders supporting the demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss what they claimed was a deepening crisis in the agriculture sector. Addressing the two-day farmers' protest at Parliament Street, the fourth in the capital this year, the political leaders also backed the demand for passage of legislation guaranteeing ‘freedom from indebtedness' and ‘remunerative prices' in line with recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission. ... Addressing the protesters, Rahul said, "Farmers are not asking for a reward or free gift, but only what is their rightful due. The PM promised fair prices, a bonus and an increase in MSP. But he is merely the face of corporate power. Farmers pay insurance premiums that are pocketed by Anil Ambani. Farmers can't choose their insurance companies." Pledging support to farmers, Rahul also said farm loans would be waived even if it required "changing the prime minister". A combative opposition included NCP leader Sharad Pawar, former JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav, Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D Raja, TMC MP Dinesh Trivedi and Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, among others. Referring to Modi as a "pocketmaar" who first looted farmers and then threw some "bits back at them" in the name of assistance, Yechury stressed on the power of the vote. "Today, we don't need bombs like Bhagat Singh to cause a stir. The power of the vote is such that it can unseat the government. But an alternative government also needs alternative policies," he said.》]
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