The Ugrahan faction of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) welcomed on Friday Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to repeal three controversial agriculture laws.
In his address to the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Shri Modi said that three agricultural laws would be repealed in the upcoming winter session of Parliament.
Various farmers’ unions have been protesting at the borders of the national capital since last year, demanding repeal of three agricultural laws.
After PM Modi’s announcement to repeal three agricultural laws on Friday, an Arya Samaji saint of Baghpat is preparing to perform a havan at the Ghazipur border.
The United Kisan Morcha, a forum of protesting farmers’ unions, welcomed the decision to repeal three controversial agricultural laws as “historic victories”, but noted that its struggle had other demands regarding remunerative prices and electricity rates. Are included. It has not been decided yet when or not to withdraw the agitation that has been going on for a year.
Several leaders across the political spectrum have reacted to the Prime Minister’s announcement to repeal agricultural laws.
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Karnataka State Raitha Sangha (KRRS) leader Badgalpura Nagendra He said that development is proof that today’s government has to bow down and listen to the voice of the people.
Terming it as historic, the KRRS leader said that despite differences of opinion on various issues, the country is one and united against agricultural laws forcing the government to repeal it.
Mr. Nagendra said that the farmers bravely fought the elements of nature including scorching heat, bitter cold and rain, but did not give up and the struggle continued for a year forcing the government to withdraw the laws, Mr. Nagendra said. .
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Chamaras Malipatil, The Honorary President of Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangh has said that the Center has taken this decision in view of the assembly elections to be held in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Talking over phone, he said, “I welcome the decision. However, the farmers’ fight will continue till the Center withdraws the law by announcing in sessions”.
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National Spokesperson of BKU Rakesh Tikait: The movement will not be withdrawn immediately, he says. “We will wait for the laws to be repealed in Parliament.” He said that the government should talk about guaranteed MSP and other farmer issues.
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Kisan Ekta Morcha: #FarmersProtest #KisanMajdoorEktaZindabaad,” said a tweet by Kisan Ekta Morcha, the official handle of Samyukta Kisan Morcha.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi: “of the country Annadata The ego has been bowed down through Satyagraha. Congratulations on this victory against injustice. Jai Hind, Jai Hind’s farmer.”
Mr. Gandhi also tweeted a short video clip of his press briefing on January 14 in which he said, “The government will have to withdraw these laws. Mark my words”.
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Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala: Repeal of agricultural laws should be seen as a gift from PM Modi to the farmers protesting at Gurupurab.
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Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu: Removal of black law is a step in the right direction… Historic success for the Satyagraha of Kisan Morcha….Your sacrifice has paid dividend…. Revival of farming in Punjab through a road map should be the top priority for the Punjab government….Appreciation.
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Samajwadi Party UP President Naresh Uttam: Due to the huge crowd of farmers and youth who gathered in Akhilesh Yadav’s Rath Yatra, the BJP had to take a decision to repeal three agricultural laws.
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P Chidambaram: “What cannot be achieved by democratic protests can be achieved by fear of imminent elections! Anyway, this is a major victory for the farmers and the Congress party which was adamant in its opposition to agricultural laws.
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Rashtriya Lok Dal President Jayant Choudhary: This is a victory for the farmers. We are all one, this is the victory of the country.
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Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh: “Great news! Thank you PM @narendramodi ji for accepting the demands of every Punjabi on the holy occasion of #GuruNanakJayanti and repeal 3 black laws. I am sure the central government will continue to work together for the development of agriculture! # NoFarmers_NoFood @AmitShah,” Mr Singh said in a tweet.
BKU Ugrahan faction leader Joginder Singh UgrahaPM Modi’s decision to repeal agricultural laws is a good move. All the farmers’ unions will sit together and decide the future course of action.
,With input from our correspondents, agencies)
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