Head-on | Three reasons why the Modi government should not have repealed the three farm laws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Head-on | Three reasons why the Modi government should not have repealed the three farm laws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 India’s farmers. Meanwhile the enthusiasm with which former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has greeted the repeal of the farm laws could lead to a seat sharing deal with the BJP in the Punjab Assembly polls early next year.

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Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over Kangana's remarks on farm laws: ‘Who is deciding policy?’
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

'Yeh Modi Ki Chaal Hai': Kharge's Big Remark On Farm Laws Ahead of Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' Stir
10 months, 1 week ago

'Yeh Modi Ki Chaal Hai': Kharge's Big Remark On Farm Laws Ahead of Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' Stir

News 18  

Ahead of the farmers’ proposed ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 13, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that the suspension of the three farm laws was a conspiracy by the Modi government and they have no intention to repeal the laws. #WATCH | Ludhiana, Punjab: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "…They have suspended three farm laws but the notification …

Modi withdrew new farm laws with the fear of losing elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, says Telangana CM
1 year, 8 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 …

Modi govt 8 years: Farm laws to sedition, how fate of legislations changed under Modi government
2 years, 7 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 …

Interview | People beat forces trying to use farmers as crutches against BJP in polls: Narendra Singh Tomar
2 years, 8 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 …

Most farmer bodies wanted 3 farm laws to stay: SC-appointed panel member
2 years, 9 months 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 PM Modi as voting ends in India’s Punjab
2 years, 10 months 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
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 …

Centre will not bring back 'farm laws': Narendra Tomar clarifies Congress' allegations
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre will not bring back 'farm laws': Narendra Tomar clarifies Congress' allegations

India TV News  

Highlights Centre will not reintroduce farm laws in an amended form: Narendra Tomar The government will continue to work for the welfare of the farmers," the minister said 3 farm laws were repealed after requisite bills were passed during winter session of Parliament Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Saturday clarified that the Centre will not reintroduce farm laws …

Breakaway farmer unions say they will contest Punjab polls
2 years, 11 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 …

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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One Size Fits All Will Not Work, Indian Agriculture Needs Decentralised Farm Reforms
3 years ago

One Size Fits All Will Not Work, Indian Agriculture Needs Decentralised Farm Reforms

News 18  

Ultimately, farmers have ended their year-long agitation against the three farm laws. Much conversation has taken place even among farmers on these issues, and there is realisation among stakeholders that a stalemate on farm reforms is neither sustainable nor desirable. Governments at the Centre and states have preferred to ride on electoral sops to win over farmers rather than address …

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

President approves Farm Laws Repeal Bill, notification issued
3 years ago

President approves Farm Laws Repeal Bill, notification issued

India TV News  

Highlights First, Lok Sabha and then the Rajya Sabha passed The Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 by voice vote Farmers have been protesting against the 3 farm laws for a year Farmer Unions have still not called off their protest as several demands are still pending President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday signed a bill to cancel three farm laws …

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

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

'Govt scared of discussion': Rahul says passage of Farm Laws Repeal Bill without discussion 'unfortunate'
3 years ago

'Govt scared of discussion': Rahul says passage of Farm Laws Repeal Bill without discussion 'unfortunate'

India TV News  

Highlights Parliament on Monday passed a bill that repeals three farm laws Opposition MPs demanded a debate on the bill and raised slogans and banners Narendra Tomar said discussion was not required as Oppn had also been demanding the repeal of laws Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday lashed out at the government for not allowing discussions on the Farm …

Three Farm Laws repealed by both Houses in a hurry
3 years ago

Three Farm Laws repealed by both Houses in a hurry

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The three controversial agricultural reform laws -- the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act 2020, Farmers Agreement of Price Assurance, Farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities Act 2020 -- that have been the issue of heated debate and intense discussion for over a year now -- were on Monday repealed by Parliament with hardly any talk …

Bill To Repeal Three Farm Laws Passed In Lok Sabha Without Discussion
3 years ago

Bill To Repeal Three Farm Laws Passed In Lok Sabha Without Discussion

ABP News  

New Delhi: Farm Laws Repeal Bill which was tabled in Lok Sabha today, the first day of Parliament Winter session was passed in the house within minutes of being proposed. The bill to repeal the three contentious Farm Laws was presented in the house by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar amid a huge ruckus by the opposition. While the bill …

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

SKM suspends 29 November Parliament tractor march; Bill to repeal farm laws to be tabled on Monday
3 years ago

SKM suspends 29 November Parliament tractor march; Bill to repeal farm laws to be tabled on Monday

Firstpost  

The move to suspend the march comes two days ahead of the commencement of the Winter Session of Parliament, during which the government will introduce a new Bill to repeal the three farm laws New Delhi: The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has suspended its 29 November tractor march to Parliament and it will hold a meeting next month to decide its …

Narendra Tomar urges farmers to end agitation, go home after farm laws withdrawal
3 years ago

Narendra Tomar urges farmers to end agitation, go home after farm laws withdrawal

India TV News  

Highlights Bill to repeal 3 farm laws will be tabled in Parliament on 1st day of winter session There's no point continuing farmers' agitation now, says Tomar Govt of India has accepted demands of farmers: Tomar Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Saturday urged the farmers protesting against three farm laws on different borders of Delhi to end their agitation …

Bill to Repeal Farm Laws Listed for Day 1 of Parliament Winter Session; Unions Urge 'Agitators to Go Back'
3 years ago

Bill to Repeal Farm Laws Listed for Day 1 of Parliament Winter Session; Unions Urge 'Agitators to Go Back'

News 18  

The Centre is set to table a bill to repeal the three farm laws on Monday, with it listed on the agenda for the first day of the winter Parliament session, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced on Saturday. “Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will move for leave to introduce a Bill to repeal the Farmers Agreement on …

Previous Govts Tackled Farmer Issues with Lathi, We Discussed Every Problem, Says Agri Minister Tomar
3 years ago

Previous Govts Tackled Farmer Issues with Lathi, We Discussed Every Problem, Says Agri Minister Tomar

News 18  

Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar hailed the Narendra Modi-led government, saying it had discussed “each and every issue” with farmers. Asked to comment on the repeal of the three controversial farm laws, he said unlike the Modi-led Centre, previous governments had used force to tackle farmer issues. On the sidelines of the event, he said, “Previous governments used lathi …

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

Cabinet approves Farm Laws Repeal Bill
3 years, 1 month 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, 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 …

Cabinet Clears Farm Laws Repeal Ahead Of Parliament Winter Session
3 years, 1 month ago

Cabinet Clears Farm Laws Repeal Ahead Of Parliament Winter Session

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved draft legislation to repeal the Farm laws presented today in the cabinet meeting today which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister Anurag Thakur informed in a press briefing that the Cabinet led by PM Modi completed formalities to repeal the three Farm Laws. The repeal bill is looking at rolling …

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 …

Farm Laws Repeal May Not Change Punjab Poll Equations, Unless One Thing Happens
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Farm Laws Repeal Bill: This is how a law is withdrawn in India
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm Laws Repeal Bill: This is how a law is withdrawn in India

India Today  

On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved a proposal to repeal the three controversial farm reform laws, signalling an end to a long farmers’ agitation in several parts of the country. The expectation now is that the repeal bill for the three laws could be tabled in Parliament’s winter session beginning November 29. Senior advocate and Member of Parliament P Wilson …

We didn't want to repeat the mistakes made by the Congress in 1984, says BJP Punjab in-charge
3 years, 1 month 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 …

After Centre decides to scrap farm laws, Sachin Pilot warns BJP of consequences
3 years, 1 month ago

After Centre decides to scrap farm laws, Sachin Pilot warns BJP of consequences

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader and former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot said on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in the recent bye-elections and a “looming bad performance” in the upcoming assembly elections, led to the Modi government announcing the scrapping of the three farm laws. Congress leader and former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot Speaking to …

Farm laws repealed, Centre must not delay resolving other demands: Mayawati
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws repealed, Centre must not delay resolving other demands: Mayawati

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday said that the central government should not delay resolving the issues of farmers any longer and do so at the earliest. “The central government has withdrawn the three farm laws,” Mayawati said on Tuesday, referring to the controversial pieces of agricultural legislation that were taken back by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an …

UP Next: Repeal of Farm Laws Shows Strength of Indian Democracy, Can Also Help BJP in Polls
3 years, 1 month 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, 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.” …

Repeal of farm laws: A setback or a step in the right direction?
3 years, 1 month 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 …

With the Repeal of Three Farm Laws, is Modi Treading on Nehru’s Path?
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Union Cabinet likely to approve bills for withdrawal of farm laws on Wednesday, say Govt sources
3 years, 1 month ago

Union Cabinet likely to approve bills for withdrawal of farm laws on Wednesday, say Govt sources

India TV News  

Highlights Union Cabinet will likely approve the withdrawal of the three farm laws on Wednesday The winter session of Parliament would commence from November 29. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the repealing of the three Central farm laws. The Union Cabinet will likely approve the withdrawal of the three farm laws on Wednesday, said official sources on Sunday. …

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 …

Mayawati casts doubt over govt intention on farm laws repeal; terms it 'electoral selfishness, compulsion'
3 years, 1 month ago

Mayawati casts doubt over govt intention on farm laws repeal; terms it 'electoral selfishness, compulsion'

India TV News  

The Centre's decision to repeal the three farm laws came after an intense agitation, but it is better late than never and is welcomed, BSP chief Mayawati said on Saturday. However, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said, there is doubt on the BJP government's intention because this decision is being termed as that of "electoral selfishness and compulsion". The …

Kamal Haasan and Suriya hail PM Modi's decision to roll back farm laws: 'Victory'
3 years, 1 month ago

Kamal Haasan and Suriya hail PM Modi's decision to roll back farm laws: 'Victory'

India TV News  

Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to repeal the three contentious farm laws, actor and politician Kamal Haasan congratulated farmers, who, he said, had got their victory through a non-violent struggle. Taking to Twitter, Kamal Haasan also went on to point out how his fledgling political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, had firmly opposed the laws and said that those moments …

Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s retreat on farm laws cowardice or calculation?
3 years, 1 month ago

Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s retreat on farm laws cowardice or calculation?

Firstpost  

Things are not looking good for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By agreeing to repeal the reformative farm laws after anarchy unleashed by the Opposition, Punjab’s agricultural middlemen or arthiyas, and shadowy forces like the ISI-backed Khalistanis, Modi has given credence to the growing impression that this nation can be ruled by the mob on the streets and not by the …

Farm laws repealed: Roads to new alliances open ahead of Punjab polls; Oppn says 'decision delayed'
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws repealed: Roads to new alliances open ahead of Punjab polls; Oppn says 'decision delayed'

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi appealed to all farmers to return home and make a new beginning PM also spoke at length about the benefits the farm laws were expected to bring to farmers The prime minister also apologised to people of the country The decision to repeal three farm laws announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Gurpurab is likely to …

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