Chandigarh: Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu Prime Minister on Friday Narendra ModiAnnouncement of repeal of three agriculture laws as a “step in the right direction”.
He added, “Sacrifice”. farmers dividend has been paid”.
“Repealing black laws is a step in the right direction… Satyagrah The historic success of the Kisan Morcha… Your sacrifice has paid off… Reviving farming through a road map should be the top priority for the Punjab government…. Appreciation,” Sidhu said.
Hundreds of farmers have been camping at three borders of Delhi since November 2020, demanding the government to repeal the Farmer Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Agricultural Services Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
They are also demanding a new law to guarantee the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops.
The Centre, which had held 11 rounds of formal talks with farmers, had said the new laws were pro-farmer, while protesters claimed that they would be left at the mercy of corporations because of the laws.
He added, “Sacrifice”. farmers dividend has been paid”.
“Repealing black laws is a step in the right direction… Satyagrah The historic success of the Kisan Morcha… Your sacrifice has paid off… Reviving farming through a road map should be the top priority for the Punjab government…. Appreciation,” Sidhu said.
Hundreds of farmers have been camping at three borders of Delhi since November 2020, demanding the government to repeal the Farmer Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Agricultural Services Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
They are also demanding a new law to guarantee the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops.
The Centre, which had held 11 rounds of formal talks with farmers, had said the new laws were pro-farmer, while protesters claimed that they would be left at the mercy of corporations because of the laws.
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