1. Shocked! Village cadres said wildly, "What can the police do when they come?"
The spring that has just passed is a painful memory for the villagers of Kailu County, Inner Mongolia. Who would have thought that in the long-awaited spring ploughing season, there would be such absurd obstruction?
That day, the sun was shining. Villager Yang Yan pushed his old tractor and drove enthusiastically to his contracted land. But just as he was about to plant the seeds, a group of uniformed people swarmed in, shouting for a so-called "land fee".
"What kind of international joke are you guys playing?" I was angry on the spot, "This is the land I have contracted for 30 years, how can I pay the money?" Before the words fell, the village cadre who led him scolded: "Do you dare to contradict us? Believe it or not, I will find 200 people to come over tomorrow?"
Between the words, the two sides have been tense. Just when the situation was becoming more and more tense, an unexpected voice sounded: "If you make trouble again, I will call the police!"
"What can the police do when they come?" The village cadres ignored it, "They have to listen to us too!" There was an uproar at the scene, and even Yang Yan was stunned when he heard it. I didn't expect a small village cadre to be so arrogant?
2. The official 500-word circular interprets the three major doubts
Just as public opinion continued to ferment on the matter, Kailu County officials finally issued a 500-word notice on April 20, explaining the cause of the incident. Let's wait and see what the content of the report says:
"As for the 'strange supplementary contracting fee', it is to increase the use of land for cultivation and to carry out the work better, to put it bluntly, it is to collect paid user fees!"
It turns out that the reason why the village obstructs the villagers from cultivating their crops and demands the payment of the so-called "land fee" is actually to implement the policy of the higher authorities on the collection of land use fees? However, a careful reading of the text of the circular also reveals some misgivings: What is the specific basis for the collection of this fee? To whom is the fee charged? How is the fee standard formulated? The circular actually answers all questions.
"Some growers are reluctant to pay the fee, which has led to a comparison mentality among some growers who have already paid the fee, and the local town and village authorities will actively resolve it to ensure that the growers are no longer prevented from working on the land. "
The circular explains the cause of the obstruction of farming, that is, the conflict caused by the refusal of some farmers to pay fees. However, what makes people wonder is why the village had prevented the peasants who had already paid the fees from going to the land if it was reasonable for the peasants to pay the fees according to the regulations? Moreover, should we first formulate a reasonable method of collecting fees, instead of obstructing the villagers in a self-respecting manner?
"The deputy secretary of the town party committee, who claimed to 'do not understand the law', has been removed from his post. At the same time, the question of its brutal language towards the masses... He was punished with a warning from the party. "
The deputy secretary of the town party committee, the "culprit" of the incident, was finally dealt with, dismissed from his post and given an intra-party warning. However, what makes people wonder is whether the punishment of merely dismissal of the deputy secretary for such an act of openly violating law and discipline is too light? Will the lack of a clear identification and heavy punishment for his illegal behavior be revealed?
In general, despite the fact that Kailu County officials issued a 500-word circular in an attempt to respond to the incident. However, the content of the report was sloppy and simple, leaving many mysteries and not fundamentally resolving the dispute. I believe there is still a lot of room for discussion about what the truth is.
3. Netizens hotly discussed the scene
Although the official announcement on this matter has been issued, the field of public opinion is far from subsided. On major social platforms, netizens are still hotly discussing the controversy on this matter, and more details and doubts have been exposed.
The questioning report did not solve the fundamental problem: "What is the use of this report in the town? The reason has not been investigated at all, and it is obvious that it wants to fool people! It is necessary for a higher department to come forward to conduct an open investigation!" "The official rhetoric is too bureaucratic! Who is the one who is responsible for this fee? There is a lack of transparency and persuasiveness. "How can a 30-year contract be ignored? The circular avoids mentioning the issue of infringing on the rights and interests of farmers. "
Appeal to the higher-level departments to thoroughly investigate: "I hope that the higher-level discipline inspection commission can thoroughly investigate this matter, severely punish the public officials involved, and give justice to the farmers!" "This matter is too big, so it's better for the county to organize forces and review it clearly from beginning to end. "I wonder if the county's supervisory body is still functioning, and how can this kind of chaos be tolerated!"
Dissatisfied with the excessive law enforcement of village cadres:
"Why should the police obey the orders of the village cadres? This is a blatant violation of the law!" "It's crazy that a small village cadre can command the police?" "With the arrogance of the village party secretary, it seems that there is still a lot of prestige in the local area. "
It is not difficult to see from the fierce remarks of netizens that the matter is far from subsided. Everyone said they didn't buy the official report, and they questioned the shady scene behind it. At the same time, a large number of netizens angrily condemned the village cadres' violent obstruction of farmers' spring ploughing, and called on higher-level regulatory authorities to thoroughly investigate the truth of the incident, and must not be tolerated and connived.
This vivid online scene reflects the power of public opinion. As long as the authorities do not act, netizens will use sharp language to continue to pressure and hold accountable until the incident is revealed.
4. In-depth discussion - Three key problems to be solved
Looking at the evolution of the entire incident, it is not difficult for us to find that the problems involved behind it are far more than the words and deeds of a village cadre. More often than not, there are some deep-seated institutional and institutional contradictions at work, which need to be explored in depth:
Is the Rationality of the Levy Policy Questionable Is the county's current increase in the so-called "cultivated land use fee" a formal policy issued by the higher authorities, or is it the local level acting on its own? Even if there is such a policy at the higher level, what is the purpose, standard, and basis for the collection of fees? Why is there a lack of adequate explanation and communication with the villagers in advance? These series of doubts need to be answered by the relevant departments in a timely and authoritative manner.
Village cadres who violate the law should be severely punished:
In this incident, the village cadres not only openly violated the 30-year unwavering policy of contracting and managing rural land, but also openly obstructed the masses' production, abused their powers, and violated the law in enforcing the law. Such blatant violations of the law and heinous behavior should never be tolerated, and should be punished by party discipline and state law, and similar behaviors must not be allowed to happen again.
Long-term Mechanism Urgently Needed to Protect Farmers' Rights and Interests Although farmers' land management rights are legally guaranteed, there are still institutional obstacles at the practical level, and it is difficult to effectively protect their rights and interests. The conflict triggered by this incident was caused by the lack of relevant mechanisms. In the future, it is necessary to establish a long-term mechanism to protect farmers' rights and interests, improve relevant laws and regulations, and set up efficient complaint channels so that farmers' rights and interests are no longer arbitrarily infringed.
It can be said that this incident, which should not have happened, has exposed many potential contradictions and drawbacks. Solving these key problems is nothing less than a deep-seated institutional and institutional repair process, which requires reflection and action by relevant parties. Safeguarding the fundamental interests of the vast number of peasants is not only related to the development of the country, but also the original intention and mission of the government.
5. Conclusion - Readers are invited to receive their opinions
This painful incident has already touched the hearts of millions of rural people. Attention to major livelihood issues such as the work style of rural grassroots cadres and the protection of farmers' rights and interests.
Such a ridiculous thing happened in a small Inner Mongolian village. It's no wonder that netizens are so angry that something like this has happened countless times around us. Time and time again, we have been shouting: The rights and interests of the peasant brothers are the ones that should be protected the most! However, some people still have not woken up.
If even the most basic rights such as farming are denied, how will our livelihoods be maintained? If law enforcers do not act in accordance with the law, how can we be convinced? Therefore, we urgently need to promote rural reform and uphold the authority of the rule of law. We will never be soft on those who do not act or act in a disorderly manner that obstruct the peasants' production and livelihood, and only in this way can the peasants' rights and interests be effectively protected.
We sincerely call on governments at all levels and law enforcement departments to earnestly reflect on this matter, eradicate all bad habits that hinder rural development, and give fresh air to our dear peasant friends! Because only by supporting and protecting the rural areas, the broadest field of people's livelihood, can the dream of being well-off in an all-round way be truly realized!
Dear friends, although there are too many injustices in this world, we vow not to give up and continue to change it with the voice of justice! Have you experienced similar encounters? How did you solve them? We warmly look forward to continuing to discuss and communicate with you in the comment area!