EXPLAINER: Why did Modi repeal India farm laws after a year?
3 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why did Modi repeal India farm laws after a year?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise announcement Friday that he will withdraw agriculture laws that triggered a year of farmer protests, in what is seen as a major climbdown by his government. Elections are due early next year in some key states such as Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest and most populated, and Punjab, and Modi’s party hopes to win them back. Modi’s party has a very little footprint in Punjab but hopes to form a government there and strengthen its fledgling voter base in neighboring agricultural state Haryana ruled by his party. “It’s a big victory for the farmers’ movement and a big boost for those who have been agitating for over a year,” said Kiran Vissa, a farmer leader from southern Telangana state.

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Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over Kangana's remarks on farm laws: ‘Who is deciding policy?’
6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over Kangana's remarks on farm laws: ‘Who is deciding policy?’

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre following Kangana Ranaut's comments about farm laws, wondering who was deciding the government's policy. Speaking at an event in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut said the three farm laws faced protests only in some states. She …

Chouhan blames past Cong. governments for problems in agriculture sector
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chouhan blames past Cong. governments for problems in agriculture sector

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on August 2 that the “anti-farmer mentality” of the past Congress governments was the reason for the problems plaguing the agriculture sector at present. “Anti-farmer mentality is in the DNA of the Congress,” he said and alleged that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to implement the “Russian model” of agriculture in India, …

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal
11 months ago

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday lashed out at the Narendra Modi government over several issues including the farmers protest and Article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir. The enactment of farm laws triggered an year-long protest with a section of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh who camped at borders surrounding Delhi. In 2021, Prime …

Farmers saw through government’s ‘mischief’ machine, says Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers saw through government’s ‘mischief’ machine, says Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress party claimed on Tuesday that farmers were wise to the Government’s mischief, which is why they rejected the Narendra Modi government’s offer to buy pulses, maize and cotton for five years at minimum support price. The opposition party said the government’s proposal was a “false offer” and reiterated its commitment to provide statutory backing for MSP and take …

Why is Modi govt running away from giving legal guarantee of MSP: Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

Why is Modi govt running away from giving legal guarantee of MSP: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Hitting out at the Centre over the farmers' protests, the Congress on Wednesday asked why it is "running away" from giving a legal guarantee on MSP despite repeated promises and claimed the farmers have "lost faith" in the Modi government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also spoke with a farmer injured in police action during a protest march and …

Why tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again
1 year, 1 month ago

Why tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting for guaranteed crop prices, renewing a movement that succeeded in getting contentious new agricultural laws repealed in 2021. Farmers run for cover after police fired tear gas to disperse protesting farmers who were marching to New Delhi near the Punjab-Haryana border at Shambhu, India, Tuesday, Feb.13, 2024. In 2021, …

Why thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again
1 year, 1 month ago

Why thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of Indian …

India farmers march: What are their demands? Why is gov’t blocking roads?
1 year, 1 month ago

India farmers march: What are their demands? Why is gov’t blocking roads?

Al Jazeera  

Farmers are demanding a legal minimum price for their crops as they march to New Delhi and ask government to fulfill its promises. The SKM played a key role in the 2020-2021 protests that forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repeal three farm laws that farmers feared would have benefitted corporations at their expense. https://t.co/hCL3AEE2Ks — Devinder Sharma February 13, …

Modi withdrew new farm laws with the fear of losing elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, says Telangana CM
1 year, 11 months ago

Modi withdrew new farm laws with the fear of losing elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, says Telangana CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao has alleged that the three farm laws were withdrawn by the Narendra Modi government due to the intense pressure and the unrelenting fight from the farmers, and also due to the fear of losing elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Prime Minister, Modi withdrew the farm laws but did not even shed a tear for …

How can the government revive agricultural reforms?
2 years, 5 months ago

How can the government revive agricultural reforms?

Hindustan Times  

No one is a stranger to the swift method in which agricultural reforms of 2020 were brought out by the government. The first course correction would be holding stakeholder discussions with farmers, farmer representatives, government officials and even corporate functionaries collectively. Since the laws witnessed a large level of angst among the farmers from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, …

Modi govt 8 years: Farm laws to sedition, how fate of legislations changed under Modi government
2 years, 10 months ago

Modi govt 8 years: Farm laws to sedition, how fate of legislations changed under Modi government

India TV News  

Highlights The Modi government came to power eight years back It's a recap of what and how the govt changed some of the laws that "plagued" the nation From Sedition to abrogation of Article 370, read on to know what all were changed Modi govt 8 years: It was eight years ago that the NDA government led by Bharatiya Janata …

Supreme Court-appointed committee report on three farm laws reiterates Modi government's stance
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court-appointed committee report on three farm laws reiterates Modi government's stance

The Hindu  

With the Bharatiya Janata Party returning to power in four of the five States in which Assembly elections were held in February-March and the report of the Supreme Court-appointed committee being made public by one of its members, there appears to be an attempt to resurrect the three controversial farm laws. On the basis of the feedback received from the …

Interview | People beat forces trying to use farmers as crutches against BJP in polls: Narendra Singh Tomar
3 years ago

Interview | People beat forces trying to use farmers as crutches against BJP in polls: Narendra Singh Tomar

Firstpost  

The union agriculture minister said that the withdrawal of the laws despite their being vital to the government’s vision to uplift the lives of the farmers was a tough decision. In his first detailed interview after the repeal of the three controversial farm laws, union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar spoke exclusively to News18.com on a range of issues. The …

'Silent Majority...86% Farmers Supported Them': Report Reveals SC-appointed Panel Wanted Farm Laws to Stay
3 years ago

'Silent Majority...86% Farmers Supported Them': Report Reveals SC-appointed Panel Wanted Farm Laws to Stay

News 18  

The Supreme Court-appointed panel was not in favour of total repeal of the three controversial farm laws and instead had suggested leaving procurement of crops at a specified price to the states and scrapping of Essential Commodities Act, one of the three members of the panel said on Monday while releasing the committee’s report. The panel had submitted its recommendations …

Most farmer bodies wanted 3 farm laws to stay: SC-appointed panel member
3 years ago

Most farmer bodies wanted 3 farm laws to stay: SC-appointed panel member

India Today  

The Supreme Court-appointed committee on Farm laws had advised against the repealing of the three contentious farm laws that were rolled back by the Centre last year. Member of the panel, Anil Ghanwat, said: "Had the Supreme Court published the Committee’s Report upon receipt, it could have educated protesting farmers about the benefits of the farm laws and potentially prevented …

Farmer anger will test Modi as India’s ‘grain bowl’ votes
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmer anger will test Modi as India’s ‘grain bowl’ votes

Associated Press  

FATEHGARH SAHIB, India — Amandeep Kaur Dholewal rose from a traditional Indian cot and began speaking to a small gathering of men and women who sat cross-legged in a park opposite a white-domed gurdwara, a place of worship for Sikhs. The polls will indicate whether riding the crest of the yearlong protests that forced Modi to make a rare retreat …

Farmer anger will test PM Modi as voting ends in India’s Punjab
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmer anger will test PM Modi as voting ends in India’s Punjab

Al Jazeera  

Voters in the northern Indian state go to the polls in state assembly elections seen as a test for Modi’s BJP party. Voters in the northern Indian state of Punjab have cast their ballot in the state assembly elections seen as a barometer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party’s popularity ahead of general elections in 2024. Pitched against …

Farm laws implemented for benefit of farmers', withdrawn in national interest: PM Modi
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws implemented for benefit of farmers', withdrawn in national interest: PM Modi

India TV News  

Highlights Farm laws were brought for benefit of farmers but withdrawn in national interest, PM Modi said PM Modi said he understands the pain of small, marginal farmers Future events will make it clear why these steps were necessary, the prime minister said Farm laws were brought for the benefit of farmers but were withdrawn in the national interest, Prime …

Farmers' agitation 2021 Rewind: How a year-long protest led the mighty Modi government to blink | Explained
3 years, 3 months ago

Farmers' agitation 2021 Rewind: How a year-long protest led the mighty Modi government to blink | Explained

India TV News  

Farmers' agitation 2021 Rewind: How a year-long protest led the mighty Modi government to blink | Explained The protests generated public reactions globally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on November 19 to repeal the three contentious farm laws finally brought the end of over a year-long confrontation between the government and the farmers during which, according to farmer unions, more …

Breakaway farmer unions say they will contest Punjab polls
3 years, 3 months ago

Breakaway farmer unions say they will contest Punjab polls

Hindustan Times  

Twenty-two farmer unions, that protested against the Centre’s now repealed farm laws under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, on Saturday jumped into the poll fray and announced a political outfit, the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha. The announcement came even as the SKM, the umbrella body of farmer unions that spearheaded the yearlong agitation against the three agriculture laws, distanced …

Farmers return home after hard-fought victory
3 years, 3 months ago

Farmers return home after hard-fought victory

The Hindu  

ON December 11, after a historic 380-day struggle against three contentious farm laws—the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act, 2020; the Essential Commodities Act; and the Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and the Farm Services Act, 2020—thousands of farmers, agricultural workers and women lifted their ‘siege’ of Delhi. Even though Modi said in his address that a committee would be …

Farm laws repeal historic, will still tell farmers about its benefits: Tomar
3 years, 3 months ago

Farm laws repeal historic, will still tell farmers about its benefits: Tomar

India TV News  

Farm laws repeal historic, will still tell farmers about its benefits: Tomar Addressing media persons after attending the BJP's Kisan Morcha meeting, Tomar said: "We have always worked for the betterment of farmers and spoken about their interest." Highlights Tomar said that PM Modi's decision to repeal farm laws was "historic" He added that there will be no major impact …

Farm laws: India’s farmers have exposed Modi’s BJP – will the party learn its lesson?
3 years, 3 months ago

Farm laws: India’s farmers have exposed Modi’s BJP – will the party learn its lesson?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian prime …

Modi government insensitive towards farmers, says Sonia Gandhi
3 years, 3 months ago

Modi government insensitive towards farmers, says Sonia Gandhi

India TV News  

Highlights Congress leaders have been vocal against the Modi government over farmers' issues Sonia Gandhi said that Congress wholeheartedly supports farmers' pending demands Sonia added that Congress will insist on discussion in Parliament on challenges in agrarian sector Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday lashed out at the Modi government over farmers issues and accused it of being 'insensitive' …

PM showed magnanimity, we weren't afraid: JP Nadda on farm laws repeal
3 years, 3 months ago

PM showed magnanimity, we weren't afraid: JP Nadda on farm laws repeal

India Today  

Speaking at Agenda Aaj Tak in New Delhi on Saturday, BJP national president JP Nadda said Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed magnanimity in repealing the farm laws and that the party wasn’t afraid of adverse election results. “PM Modi showed magnanimity, big heartedness that if farmers are not willing to listen to us, we will repeal the laws. It’s a …

It's official. Three farm laws scrapped
3 years, 3 months ago

It's official. Three farm laws scrapped

The Hindu  

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the Bill that completes the process of repealing the three contentious farm laws. The Law Ministry, on late Wednesday, notified The Farm Laws Repeal Law, 2021, which negates all the farm laws passed by Parliament last year. Amid protests from Opposition parties, both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha passed …

Farmers' protest will not end as govt yet to accept demands: Rakesh Tikait
3 years, 3 months ago

Farmers' protest will not end as govt yet to accept demands: Rakesh Tikait

India TV News  

Highlights The Samyukt Kisan Morcha will meet on December 4 to chalk out future strategy Earlier on Monday, the Parliament passed a bill to repeal the three farm laws Government has urged the farmers to end their protest at Delhi borders Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday said that farmers' protest will not end as the Centre has …

‘A victory for democracy’: Sitaram Yechury on repeal of farm laws
3 years, 3 months ago

‘A victory for democracy’: Sitaram Yechury on repeal of farm laws

The Hindu  

The Left parties, particularly theCommunist Party of India, have consistently and vociferously criticised the three controversial farm laws. In an interview to Frontline, CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury described the government’s U-turn on the farm laws as insincere and as an act of political opportunism. He also debunked the notion that the repeal of the farm laws or a legally …

Repeal of farm laws sans discussion shows govt is scared: Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 3 months ago

Repeal of farm laws sans discussion shows govt is scared: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the rollback of the contentious three farms laws without debate in Parliament shows that the government is “scared” of holding discussions and knows that it has done something wrong. He said the repeal of the contentious three farms laws without debate in Parliament shows that the government is ‘scared’ of holding discussions. …

India’s parliament officially repeals controversial farm laws
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s parliament officially repeals controversial farm laws

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Indian parliament has officially …

Narendra Modi showed good intent with farm law repeal, now he should showcase strong, decisive leadership
3 years, 3 months ago

Narendra Modi showed good intent with farm law repeal, now he should showcase strong, decisive leadership

Firstpost  

In a post-truth, Orwellian world where China is seen as a democracy and India an authoritarian state, and where ‘progressive doublethink’ is a way of life, a strong, decisive government is the need of the hour in India Farm union leaders may have deferred their “ Sansad Chalo ” call on 29 November, but the issue doesn’t seem to be …

Indian Parliament votes to repeal farm laws after Modi’s U-turn
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian Parliament votes to repeal farm laws after Modi’s U-turn

Al Jazeera  

Parliament passes a bill to cancel the contentious laws that led to yearlong agitation by tens of thousands of farmers. India’s Parliament has voted to scrap agricultural reform laws that sparked a year of huge protests by farmers, after a surprise U-turn by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The way were brought without any discussion with opposition parties or farmers last …

How the battle was won: Farmers’ protests force the Narendra Modi-led government to repeal controversial farm laws
3 years, 3 months ago

How the battle was won: Farmers’ protests force the Narendra Modi-led government to repeal controversial farm laws

The Hindu  

On November 19 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the nation that he had decided to repeal the three contentious farm laws—the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act, 2020; the Essential Commodities Act; and the Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020—it appeared as if the government was genuinely contrite and, therefore, made this decision. The Prime …

India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now?
3 years, 4 months ago

India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now?

NPR  

India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. toggle caption Lauren Frayer/NPR Farmers mobilized the biggest challenge yet to a popular prime minister's rule Passed by parliament in September 2020, the three farm laws sought to deregulate Indian agriculture, lifting government supervision of crop sales and allowing corporations to negotiate directly with farmers. While Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, …

Indian farmers mark a year of protest week after Modi’s climbdown
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian farmers mark a year of protest week after Modi’s climbdown

Al Jazeera  

Farmers demonstrate on anniversary of their protest against three farm laws, despite PM Narendra Modi saying they will be repealed. New Delhi, India – Tens of thousands of farmers are holding demonstrations across India to mark a year of their protest against three controversial farm laws, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement that they will be repealed. But farmers’ unions …

Farm laws: Critics of the three laws rejoice as Narendra Modi says they will be repealed
3 years, 4 months ago

Farm laws: Critics of the three laws rejoice as Narendra Modi says they will be repealed

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The surprise decision by India’s …

Cabinet approves Farm Laws Repeal Bill
3 years, 4 months ago

Cabinet approves Farm Laws Repeal Bill

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Bill to repeal the three farm laws, which triggered protests at Delhi borders by thousands of farmers. The Cabinet has approved repeal of farm laws, said Union Minister Anurag Thakur after the cabinet meet. The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 has been approved days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to repeal the …

Cabinet approves proposal to repeal three farm laws
3 years, 4 months ago

Cabinet approves proposal to repeal three farm laws

Live Mint  

The Union Cabinet today approved the Central Government's proposal to repeal the three contentious farm laws, which triggered protests at Delhi borders by thousands of farmers. The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 is aimed at rolling back three Bills passed into law in 2020 – Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce Act, 2020, Farmers' Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services …

Farm laws repealed but MSP demand stands | How will the farmers' agitation impact Punjab polls?
3 years, 4 months ago

Farm laws repealed but MSP demand stands | How will the farmers' agitation impact Punjab polls?

India Today  

The upcoming Assembly polls in five states may not be ordinary elections where voters just decide the fate of their state and leaders. Sardar Lakhwinder Singh from Paprali village said: “We sent jaggery, wheat, milk, etc to our brothers as they were fighting for our rights.” Every village has been sending resources to the protesting farmers. FARMERS DEMAND MSP LAW …

Farm Laws Repeal May Not Change Punjab Poll Equations, Unless One Thing Happens
3 years, 4 months ago

Farm Laws Repeal May Not Change Punjab Poll Equations, Unless One Thing Happens

The Quint  

The protests against the Narendra Modi government's farm laws began in Punjab months before people in many other parts of India had even heard of the issue. The protests also intensified the desire for change in Punjab and may have inadvertently added to the anger against Amarinder Singh, which eventually led to him being replaced as chief minister by Charanjit …

We didn't want to repeat the mistakes made by the Congress in 1984, says BJP Punjab in-charge
3 years, 4 months ago

We didn't want to repeat the mistakes made by the Congress in 1984, says BJP Punjab in-charge

The Hindu  

BJP national general secretary in charge of Punjab, Dushyant Gautam, speaks to The Hindu on the repeal of farm laws, Punjab polls and the state of preparedness of the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself said during his address to the nation that his intention behind bringing these Bills was to provide alternatives to the farmer for markets and fair …

Farm laws on Opposition agenda at all-party meet on November 28
3 years, 4 months ago

Farm laws on Opposition agenda at all-party meet on November 28

Hindustan Times  

The Congress and other Opposition parties will demand a full-scale discussion on the consequences of the farm bills when the legislation would be brought for repeal, at the all-party meeting on November 28 that would be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Opposition leaders said on Monday. The PM’s attendance in this customary all-party meeting ahead of the session might …

UP Next: Repeal of Farm Laws Shows Strength of Indian Democracy, Can Also Help BJP in Polls
3 years, 4 months ago

UP Next: Repeal of Farm Laws Shows Strength of Indian Democracy, Can Also Help BJP in Polls

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced the repeal of three contentious farm laws, which were strongly resisted by farmers from mostly Punjab, Haryana, parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh who were quite assertive. If we do electoral reading of this act of repeal of farm laws by Modi, one can say it may give a bit of relief to BJP …

Farm law repeal: Lessons for Narendra Modi and his government
3 years, 4 months ago

Farm law repeal: Lessons for Narendra Modi and his government

Firstpost  

The worry is that after this decision, the possibility of serious debate among stakeholders and political parties on farms reforms with which they have grappled for years, if not decades, is unlikely to happen in the near future. “If the deaf are to hear,” Bhagat Singh said during his trial in April 1929, “the sound has to be very loud.” …

Repeal of farm laws: A setback or a step in the right direction?
3 years, 4 months ago

Repeal of farm laws: A setback or a step in the right direction?

Business Standard  

In a surprise announcement on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government would repeal three controversial agriculture laws after 358 days of non-stop protests by farmer groups mainly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.The decision came on the occasion of Gurpurab and a few months ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, the hotbed of …

Modi’s Farm Misadventure Will Hurt Urbanization
3 years, 4 months ago

Modi’s Farm Misadventure Will Hurt Urbanization

Live Mint  

Now that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sacrificed his poorly designed makeover of India’s farms at the altar of electoral math, there will perhaps be no fresh attempt at reform for a decade. Farmers, who set out on a bitter, yearlong struggle against Modi’s farm laws, thought otherwise: They feared that with the yards falling into disuse, state procurement of …

Union cabinet meeting on November 24 to approve repeal of farm laws
3 years, 4 months ago

Union cabinet meeting on November 24 to approve repeal of farm laws

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair a meeting of the union cabinet on November 24 to discuss and approve the withdrawal of the three farm laws. The approval of the cabinet for the withdrawal will be taken after the Prime Minister on November 19 announced the repeal of the laws which had stirred farmers’ protest. These three laws …

With the Repeal of Three Farm Laws, is Modi Treading on Nehru’s Path?
3 years, 4 months ago

With the Repeal of Three Farm Laws, is Modi Treading on Nehru’s Path?

News 18  

It’s time to admit that we are in the grips of Nehru 2.0. For all of Nehru’s alleged “mastery of history”, he repeated the same mistake with China — normalising China’s rapaciousness, saying “giants need to be treated like giants”. This has to be added to a pattern some of us in the security community had been studying over the …

Why Indian PM Narendra Modi is repealing contentious farm laws now
3 years, 4 months ago

Why Indian PM Narendra Modi is repealing contentious farm laws now

The Independent  

More than a year after passing three contentious farm laws, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to repeal the legislation that had sparked huge protests and saw the roads leading to India’s national capital blockaded by tens of thousands of farmers. Mr Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is an incumbent in Uttar Pradesh – India’s most populous state and dubbed …

Opinion | How Modi, by repealing farm laws, has taken the wind out of the sails of opposition parties
3 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | How Modi, by repealing farm laws, has taken the wind out of the sails of opposition parties

India TV News  

On the day of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the opportunity to announce the repeal of all three farm laws that were enacted last year. Modi has the people of India behind him, his government has the support of more than 325 members in Parliament, there was no danger to his government, nor any pressure, and …

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