Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the repeal of three controversial farm laws that had triggered massive protests by the peasants. The new laws, which was controversially enacted amid COVID-19 pandemic, would have facilitated the farmers to sell their produce beyond the regulated wholesale market. However, farmers mostly from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, who camped in and around Delhi for almost a year as a protest, fear they would be left at the mercy of the private players once the laws are enforced.
The new laws, which was controversially enacted amid COVID-19 pandemic, would have facilitated the farmers to sell their produce beyond the regulated wholesale market.
However, farmers mostly from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, who camped in and around Delhi for almost a year as a protest, fear they would be left at the mercy of the private players once the laws are enforced.
“We have decided to repeal three farm laws. We will finish the constitutional process to repeal the law in upcoming Parliament session”, Prime Minister.
“We tried our best to explain to farmers. We were even ready to modify the laws, suspend them too. The matter reached the Supreme Court as well. We haven’t been able to explain to our farmers. This is not a time to blame anyone”, he said.
The three contentious farm laws -Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; (2) Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020; and (3)Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 – enacted by the Parliament in September 2020, have been stoutly opposed by several farmers organizations. Several farmers groups across the nation have been holding widespread protests and agitations for over a year since the passing of these laws demanding that they be scrapped.
TWEETS
Statesmanlike move: Amit Shah lauds PM Modi
19 Nov 2021, 12:55 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, “PM @narendramodi’s announcement relating to the farm laws is a welcome and statesmanlike move. As the Prime Minister pointed out in his address, the Government of India will keep serving our farmers and always support them in their endeavours.”
“What is unique about PM @narendramodi Ji’s announcement is that he picked the special day of ‘Guru Purab’ to make this announcement. It also shows there is no other thought except the welfare of each and every Indian for him. He has shown remarkable statesmanship.”
Farmers’ protest finally triumphed: Pinarayi Vijayan
19 Nov 2021, 11:55 am
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted, “The year-long farmers’ protest has finally triumphed. Indian farmers have scripted one of the brightest chapters in the history of class struggles. Salutes to the martyrs, farmers and organisations who fought with unmatched resoluteness and undying spirit.”
Will wait till farm laws repealed in Parliament: Rakesh Tikait
19 Nov 2021, 11:52 am
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) president Rakesh Tikait has said the protests will be called off only after the farm laws are repealed in Parliament.
He tweeted, “The agitation will not be withdrawn immediately, we will wait for the day when agricultural laws will be repealed in Parliament. Along with MSP, the government should also discuss other issues of farmers.”
Farmers taught Modi govt a lesson: CPI-M
19 Nov 2021, 11:47 am
The CPI-M has put up a tweet which reads, “Kisans have taught Modi Govt a fitting lesson – dictatorship does not work! We Remember and pay homage to the Kisan Martyrs!”
Victory of farmers and country: Tejashwi Yadav
19 Nov 2021, 11:46 am
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav tweeted, “It’s the victory of farmers and the country. It’s the defeat of capitalists, their protectors and the government.”
Victory of farmers: Mamata Banerjee
19 Nov 2021, 11:43 am
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, Mamata Banerjee, tweeted, “My heartfelt congratulations to every single farmer who fought relentlessly and were not fazed by the cruelty with which @BJP4India treated you. This is YOUR VICTORY! My deepest condolences to everyone who lost their loved ones in this fight.”
Win against injustice: Rahul Gandhi
19 Nov 2021, 11:42 am
Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “Farmers have made arrogance bow down. Congratulations for the win against injustice. Jai Hind. Jai Hind’s farmers.”
Decided to repeal farm laws: PM Modi
In a national address, Modi, the top leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said, “Today, I want to tell everyone that we have decided to repeal all three farm laws.”
“We will finish the process to repeal the law in the upcoming Parliament session.”
