India must be 'Atma Nirbhar' to cement its place in new world order post Covid: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
3 years, 10 months ago

India must be 'Atma Nirbhar' to cement its place in new world order post Covid: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India has emerged as a ray of hope for the world as it fights an invisible enemy in the form of coronavirus. PM Modi said that "our doctors, nurses, COVID warriors, Safai Karamcharis, those who drove ambulances.such people and so many others became manifestations of the divine who strengthened India's fight against the global pandemic". Great respect for farmers On farm laws, the PM said that "this House, our government and we all respect the farmers who are voicing their views on the farm bills. PM Modi said that three farm laws enacted by the government are important and necessary. Attacking the Congress, he said, "Congress has taken different stands in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, a divided and confused party like this can do no good to country."

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In RS, Shivraj Assures MSP For All Crops As Farmers' Delhi March Deferred For Talks With Modi Govt Tomorrow
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

In RS, Shivraj Assures MSP For All Crops As Farmers' Delhi March Deferred For Talks With Modi Govt Tomorrow

ABP News  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the Narendra Modi government would procure all farm produce at the minimum support price. Highlighting the government's efforts, Chouhan said, “Since 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to calculate the minimum support price by giving 50 per cent profit on cost of production to farmers.” He …

Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over Kangana's remarks on farm laws: ‘Who is deciding policy?’
3 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 …

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal
8 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 …

Congress always strives for farmers right and MSP: MLC T. Jeevan Reddy
10 months, 1 week ago

Congress always strives for farmers right and MSP: MLC T. Jeevan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

: Congress is the only party which thinks about the welfare of farmers. The UPA government led by the Congress party during its reign not only provided minimum support price to farmers’ produce but also opened procurement centres at villages, claimed the senior Congress leader and MLC T. Jeevan Reddy.Accompanied by Vemulawada MLA Aadi Srinivas, the MLC Reddy was a …

Interview | People beat forces trying to use farmers as crutches against BJP in polls: Narendra Singh Tomar
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 9 months 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 …

The Modi government wouldn’t have withdrawn farm laws if there were no elections, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
2 years, 10 months ago

The Modi government wouldn’t have withdrawn farm laws if there were no elections, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

The Hindu  

The Narendra Modi government would never have withdrawn the three farm laws if there were no Assembly elections, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Friday while addressing a virtual rally on the last day of campaigning for the third phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections. Ms. Gandhi said that while the Congress was talking about issues like employment, …

No Plan to Reintroduce Three Repealed Farm Laws in Future: Agri Min Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha
2 years, 10 months ago

No Plan to Reintroduce Three Repealed Farm Laws in Future: Agri Min Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha

News 18  

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said in the Rajya Sabha that the government has no plan to reintroduce the three repealed farm laws in the future. Asked whether the government has any plan of reintroducing the three repealed farm laws in the future, the minister said: "No Sir". On November 19 last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in …

Farm laws implemented for benefit of farmers', withdrawn in national interest: PM Modi
2 years, 10 months 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Time to correct wrong farming practises, says PM Modi
3 years ago

Time to correct wrong farming practises, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

It is time to correct wrong farming practises before the problems of the agriculture sector become even worse, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Virtually addressing a conclave on natural farming in Gujarat on Thursday, Mr. Modi urged farmers to replace the chemical fertilizers and pesticides that spurred the Green Revolution with concoctions made with the dung and urine of …

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

Cabinet approves proposal to repeal three farm laws
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

India will face crisis if law on MSP is made: Member of Supreme Court-appointed committee on farm laws
3 years, 1 month ago

India will face crisis if law on MSP is made: Member of Supreme Court-appointed committee on farm laws

India TV News  

Highlights Govt, farmers leaders should think of some other way, MSP not a solution, says SC committee member SC appointed three-member committee in January this year while staying the three farm laws Union Cabinet is likely to take up for approval the bills for withdrawal of 3 farm laws India will face a crisis if a law on MSP is …

Farm law repeal: Lessons for Narendra Modi and his government
3 years, 1 month 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.” …

Opinion | How Modi, by repealing farm laws, has taken the wind out of the sails of opposition parties
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Farm laws repealed: Modi's decision 'seems to be right', says RSS-affiliated farmers' body
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws repealed: Modi's decision 'seems to be right', says RSS-affiliated farmers' body

India TV News  

RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to repeal the three farm laws "seems to be right" to avoid "unwarranted controversies and conflicts". Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said the ongoing anti-farm laws protest will be withdrawn only after the three contentious legislation are repealed in Parliament and legal guarantee on minimum support price …

Some political parties want to keep farmers involved in problems: PM Modi in poll-bound UP
3 years, 1 month ago

Some political parties want to keep farmers involved in problems: PM Modi in poll-bound UP

India Today  

On the day he announced the roll back of the three farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at the opposition parties, saying their only motive is to keep the farmers involved in problems. PM Modi was in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba to inaugurate multiple projects for farmers aimed at ending water scarcity in the dry Bundelkhand region. …

EXPLAINER: Why did Modi repeal India farm laws after a year?
3 years, 1 month ago

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

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — 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. They are also particularly important to Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party but have been up in arms since the laws were passed in September …

Mayawati urges Centre to bring law on MSP in upcoming Parliament session
3 years, 1 month ago

Mayawati urges Centre to bring law on MSP in upcoming Parliament session

India TV News  

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of repealing the three farm laws, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Friday demanded that the Centre should bring a law on Minimum Support Price in the winter session of Parliament. BSP demands that in the upcoming Parliament session the Centre should bring a law in this regard," Mayawati told. In a major move, …

700 Farmer Lives Could Have Been Saved If Agrarian Laws Were Scrapped Earlier: Delhi CM Kejriwal
3 years, 1 month ago

700 Farmer Lives Could Have Been Saved If Agrarian Laws Were Scrapped Earlier: Delhi CM Kejriwal

ABP News  

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to scrap three agrarian laws. Highlighting that this day will be remembered just like Independence Day, Republic Day in India's History, Delhi Chief Minister said, "It's the victory of democracy, not just farmers'. Earlier today, Maharashtra Home Minister DW Patil also said that if this decision to …

Head-on | Three reasons why the Modi government should not have repealed the three farm laws
3 years, 1 month ago

Head-on | Three reasons why the Modi government should not have repealed the three farm laws

Firstpost  

First came the retreat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stunning decision to repeal the three farm laws will have three repercussions. The third repercussion of the decision to repeal the farm laws is the strengthening of a nagging perception that the Modi government will put bad politics ahead of good economics. The three farm laws were beneficial for 95 percent of …

Why PM Modi decided to repeal 3 farm laws?
3 years, 1 month ago

Why PM Modi decided to repeal 3 farm laws?

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi announces that Centre has decided to repeal three farm laws. Farm Laws Repealed: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Friday to announce that the Centre will repeal the three farm laws which were passed in Parliament last year. Concerned over the condition of farmers, who have been camping on roads …

Arvind Kejriwal welcomes PM Modi's announcement to repeal farm laws
3 years, 1 month ago

Arvind Kejriwal welcomes PM Modi's announcement to repeal farm laws

India TV News  

Highlights Kejriwal said generations will remember how farmers saved farming by risking their lives Three farm laws were at the centre of protests by farmers for the past year Rakesh Tikait said that protest will be withdrawn only after the laws are repealed in Parliament Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday welcomed the government's announcement to repeal the contentious …

Narendra Modi government relents, decides to spike farm laws
3 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi government relents, decides to spike farm laws

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the repeal of three contentious farm laws, assuring farmer groups protesting against them for the past year that the legislative process for the repeal would be completed in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Addressing the nation in a television broadcast, the Prime Minister said his government’s intentions in bringing in these laws …

Farm Laws Rolled Back: RaGa Tweets 'Will be Forced...' Reminder, Protesters at Singhu Border Celebrate
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm Laws Rolled Back: RaGa Tweets 'Will be Forced...' Reminder, Protesters at Singhu Border Celebrate

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi repealed the three controversial farm laws on Friday while addressing the nation on the occasion of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the announcement of repealing the three farm laws is a victory of democracy and “defeat” of the arrogance of the Centre. My deepest condolences to everyone …

India’s Modi says will repeal controversial farm laws
3 years, 1 month ago

India’s Modi says will repeal controversial farm laws

Al Jazeera  

PM Narendra Modi says he has decided to withdraw three farm laws that sparked year-long protests. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he has decided to repeal three controversial farm laws against which farmers have protested for more than a year. — P. Chidambaram November 19, 2021 Farmers say protests to continue Welcoming Modi’s announcement, farmer leader Darshan Pal said …

PM Modi says farm laws to be repealed, apologises; Opposition links it to elections | All that happened
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi says farm laws to be repealed, apologises; Opposition links it to elections | All that happened

India Today  

On the occassion of Guru Purab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Centre would repeal the three farm laws, in a major step towards ending the stalemate over the controversial legislations over which hundreds of farmers have been camping at the borders of Delhi for nearly a year. PM Modi said the three farm laws were for …

We failed to convince farmers: Yogi Adityanath welcomes PM Modi's decision to repeal farm laws
3 years, 1 month ago

We failed to convince farmers: Yogi Adityanath welcomes PM Modi's decision to repeal farm laws

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to repeal the three farm laws while also expressing regret that farmers could not be convinced despite the government’s best efforts. Calling the repeal of farm laws a “historic” gesture, CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated PM Modi for making the decision. "Today, on Gurupurb, the prime minister …

Narendra Modi makes huge U-turn on controversial farmers law after over a year of protests
3 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi makes huge U-turn on controversial farmers law after over a year of protests

The Telegraph  

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued an unprecedented apology and announced the repeal of three controversial farm laws that were met with nationwide protests. Indian farmers had alleged new laws, which Delhi argued would deregulate agriculture, would slash their dwindling profits by forcing them to sell produce to large corporates rather than at guaranteed fixed-prices in government markets. Hundreds …

New Modi Cabinet's BIG decision: Rs 1 lakh crore fund for farmers via APMCs
3 years, 5 months ago

New Modi Cabinet's BIG decision: Rs 1 lakh crore fund for farmers via APMCs

India TV News  

The Modi government which held its first cabinet meeting post mega expansion exercise on Wednesday announced a host of new decisions concerning farmers and the health sector on Thursday. Addressing a presser, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that Rs 1 lakh crore fund has been approved for farmers through APMCs. On the core issue of new farm laws, …

'100 months': Priyanka Gandhi vows to fight against farm laws as farmers protest completes 100 days
3 years, 9 months ago

'100 months': Priyanka Gandhi vows to fight against farm laws as farmers protest completes 100 days

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has lashed out at the Modi government over the three farm laws. Priyanka accused the government of 'insulting' the tillers as the Congress leader said that she will stand in support of the farmers "even if it takes 100 months". "I promise you, let alone 100 days, even if it takes 100 months, I …

PM Modi like 'ahankari raja' from old stories: Priyanka Gandhi in Muzaffarnagar mahapanchayat
3 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi like 'ahankari raja' from old stories: Priyanka Gandhi in Muzaffarnagar mahapanchayat

India TV News  

Likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the character of an arrogant king, ahankari raja, from stories of yore, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said he is unable to understand that the 'jawan' who has kept the country safe is also the son of a farmer. Addressing a "kisan mahapanchayat" attended by thousands of people in Muzaffarnagar, the …

'No Discussion on Farm Laws': After Amarinder's NITI Aayog Meeting Message, Rajiv Kumar Refutes Claim
3 years, 10 months ago

'No Discussion on Farm Laws': After Amarinder's NITI Aayog Meeting Message, Rajiv Kumar Refutes Claim

News 18  

Hours after Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh said in a statement that he urged PM Modi to ensure urgent resolution to the ongoing farmers’ “unrest”, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar clarified that no one spoke about farm laws in the sixth governing council meeting, and only reforms in agricultural sector were discussed. He also expressed concerns over the threat to …

NITI Aayog meeting | Ease path for businesses, says Modi
3 years, 10 months ago

NITI Aayog meeting | Ease path for businesses, says Modi

The Hindu  

States need to work towards reducing compliance burden for citizens to ensure ease of living and promote ease of doing business, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, while stressing on the importance of better coordination between the Centre and the States for the country’s development. This is also very important for ease of living,” Mr. Modi said speaking at …

Nitish Kumar Backs Modi Govt on Farm Laws, Hopes for a Resolution Soon
3 years, 10 months ago

Nitish Kumar Backs Modi Govt on Farm Laws, Hopes for a Resolution Soon

News 18  

Bihar Chief Minister and JD leader Nitish Kumar on Thursday backed three new farm laws, saying these legislations are in the interest of farmers and not against them. Speaking to reporters after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kumar said his party is with the government on the issue and that the Centre has opted for the right path by holding …

'Farm laws in interest of farmers': Nitish Kumar after 'courtesy meeting' with PM Modi
3 years, 10 months ago

'Farm laws in interest of farmers': Nitish Kumar after 'courtesy meeting' with PM Modi

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to reporters post the meeting, Kumar said his party is with the government on the farmers' issue and that the Centre has opted for the right path by holding talks with the farmer unions agitating against the three laws. In power in Bihar since 2005 except for …

PM Modi makes fresh appeal to protesting farmers from Lok Sabha, Rakesh Tikait responds
3 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi makes fresh appeal to protesting farmers from Lok Sabha, Rakesh Tikait responds

India TV News  

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday asserted that the agitating farmers were not aiming at any change in power at the Centre but a solution to their problems as he said many of their leaders will tour different parts of the country to spread the movement. Addressing the protesting farmers at Singhu border, Tikait said that the agitation against the …

Parliament Updates: Opposition targets Centre over farm laws; legislations give freedom to farmers, says MoS Agriculture
3 years, 10 months ago

Parliament Updates: Opposition targets Centre over farm laws; legislations give freedom to farmers, says MoS Agriculture

Firstpost  

11:45 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Centre’s farm laws have given freedom to farmers, says MoS Agriculture Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary tells Lok Sabha that the Modi government has increased the agri budget from Rs 22,000 crore under UPA to Rs 1.24 lakh crore, as per India Today. He mentioned that farm laws are being referred to …

Farmers demand a law on MSP, repeal of three agriculture-marketing laws
3 years, 10 months ago

Farmers demand a law on MSP, repeal of three agriculture-marketing laws

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday reiterated farmers’ demand for a law on MSP for crops along with the repeal of the three agriculture-marketing laws and said that business over hunger will not be allowed in the country. Desh mein bhook se vyaapaar karne walon ko baahar nikaala jaaega,” Mr Tikiat said at Ghazipur border, which …

Parliament Updates: Lok Sabha adjourned after extended discussion on Motion of Thanks on President's address
3 years, 10 months ago

Parliament Updates: Lok Sabha adjourned after extended discussion on Motion of Thanks on President's address

Firstpost  

11:53 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter All government have stood for agricultural reforms: Modi Reading out a quote by former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Narendra Modi said, “Those taking a U-Turn will perhaps agree with him. It is our intention to remove all those handicaps which come in the way of India realising its vast potential at one large common market’.” …

Be proud, Modi is implementing Manmohan's dream, says PM in Rajya Sabha as he promises MSP will continue
3 years, 10 months ago

Be proud, Modi is implementing Manmohan's dream, says PM in Rajya Sabha as he promises MSP will continue

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appealed to protesting farmers to end their agitation against the new farm laws even as he questioned Opposition parties for their sudden “U-turn” on the agriculture sector reforms. Questioning opposition for their “U-turn” on agriculture reforms, Modi quoted his predecessor Manmohan Singh on the need for reforms in the farm sector. It is our …

MSP was There, MSP is There, MSP Will Be There: PM Modi Reaches Out to Farmers, But No Hint of Repeal
3 years, 10 months ago

MSP was There, MSP is There, MSP Will Be There: PM Modi Reaches Out to Farmers, But No Hint of Repeal

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reached out to the farmers protesting against the new agriculture laws as he promised in no uncertain terms that the Minimum Support Price regime will remain in place, addressing their fears that the new reforms would lead to the end of MSP. ‘There are other rigidities because of marketing regime set up in 1930s …

PM Modi's RS Speech Highlights: 'Need to Save India from New FDI or Foreign Destructive Ideology'
3 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi's RS Speech Highlights: 'Need to Save India from New FDI or Foreign Destructive Ideology'

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, replying in the Rajya Sabha on discussion on motion of thanks to President’s address, spoke on a range of issues from the farmers protests to how India fought Covid-19 was now being called the pharmacy of the world. We are working for the small farmers.” In relation to the farm laws PM Modi also …

Government proposal on farm laws’ suspension stands: PM Modi
3 years, 10 months ago

Government proposal on farm laws’ suspension stands: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said at an all-party meeting of floor leaders in Parliament that the government’s proposal of suspending the implementation of three farm laws, against which farmers unions have been protesting for months, still stood, and that any resolution of the issue “should be found through dialogue” adding “we all have to think about the nation.” …

EXPLAINER: Why India’s farmers are revolting against PM Modi
3 years, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why India’s farmers are revolting against PM Modi

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A sea of tens of thousands of farmers riding tractors and horses stormed India’s historic Red Fort this week — a dramatic escalation of their protests, which are posing a major challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Modi’s government also initially tried to discredit the Sikh farmers by dismissing their concerns as motivated by religious nationalism. …

EXPLAINER: Why India's farmers are revolting against PM Modi
3 years, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why India's farmers are revolting against PM Modi

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 A sea of tens of …

Still Time for Modi Govt to Shun Arrogance of Power and Withdraw Farm Laws: Sonia Gandhi
3 years, 11 months ago

Still Time for Modi Govt to Shun Arrogance of Power and Withdraw Farm Laws: Sonia Gandhi

News 18  

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi in a statement on Sunday accused the Narendra Modi-led government of “arrogance”, asked it to shun its arrogance of power, follow the ‘raj dharma’, and withdraw the three “black” farm laws. “There is still time for the Modi government to come out of arrogance of power and withdraw the three new central farm laws to …

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