Rewa, Madhya Pradesh: BJP MP Janardan Mishra has sparked controversy after allegedly mocking farmers‘ work in India. The MP from Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa, Mishra allegedly drew criticism for saying that farmers work only three months in a year.

During a public speech recently, the BJP leader allegedly said that after working for just three month, the farmers spend their remaining nine months playing cards, drinking liquor and smoking ganja.

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The video of the speech has went viral across social media platforms, sparking outrage from farmers and the opposition. The controversial remark was reportedly made  during a Govardhan Puja programme in Rakri village of Mauganj district.

The BJP leader’s remarks quickly attracted attention after the video circulated widely on social media. The farmers say they work all year round and it  involves a great deal of planning and investment.  A farmer begins with preparing the land and choosing seeds. The next steps involve sowing, irrigation, application of fertilizers and pesticides, watching crops grow and guarding them against pests and weather changes. Harvesting is only a small part of the whole process.

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