Farmer bodies urge not to amend new agriculture laws


New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS): Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar said on Tuesday that a section of farmers have urged the government not to amend the new farm laws enacted by the Centre.

Two separate delegations of farmers' representatives under the banners of Indian Farmers Union and Kisan Sangharsh Samiti met Tomar at Krishi Bhawan and extended their support to the government on new farm laws. Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Kailash Choudhary was also present during the meeting.

Since the protest against new agriculture laws began, the Union Minister have a series of meetings with pro-reform farmer groups who have advocated news laws in favour of farmers.

Around 40 farmer unions protesting against these laws and demanding a new law for mandatory MSP. The protesters have blocked the several entry points of the national capital.

While speaking to reporters after meeting the delegations, Tomar said, some representatives of farmers came whose concern is that the government may amend new farm laws under the pressure of the protesting farmers so they requested not to make any change in these laws.

There are only few farmer groups protesting against the new rules, he added

The Agriculture Minister is confident to reach a solution to the issues related to the farmers.

He said: "We are expecting that protesting farmers unions will reach a consensus to start fresh talks and they will come again... We will soon resolve the matter.

Kisan Sangharsh Samiti President Ajay Pal Pradhan led the delegation of representatives of the farmers of Gautambudh Nagar. Rajya Sabha member Surendra Singh Nagar was also present on the occasion. While speaking to IANS, Pradhan said, new farm laws are in favour of farmers and therefore he has urged the Minister not to amend them.

Former Minister of Uttrakhand and National President of Indian Kisan Union and Ram Kumar Walia said, "We have read new agriculture acts and found them beneficial for the farmers."

Walia is also the National President of Bhartiya Sarv Samaj Mahasangh. Speaking to IANS, he said, "I urge protesting farmers to come for fresh talks with the government. I have not visited Singhu Border so far, I will go there to convince them."

Both, the farmers' bodies handed over a memorandum in support of new farm laws to the Minister.

  

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  • AM, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    There is one saying, "jathig jaathi paghe, Nayeeg, Nayee paghe" and it benefits the third party. Beware farmers, dont fall prey for these kind of media traps

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  • AnanthaKrishna, Kudla

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    Paid Farmers! Anti Nationals and Gaddhaaaar!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    We don't trust Ambani & Adani ...

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  • Venur Vinodh, Vidyagiri , Venur vinodvenur65@gmail.com

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    To oust this government it needs nationwide multi lateral protest with all kinds of emotive issues including CAA, farmers bill etc.
    Long live the farmers. Long live the Sikhs. Long live the Jats.
    Lawyer Vinod Venur

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    Mind you, protests against emotive issues like CAA, abolition of triple talaq and Art. 370 had already increased government’s popularity. Protest against forthcoming UCC will further boost support for the Govt. So never mingle bygone issues with the current agitation. Farmers problems will be solved amicably.

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  • R.L., Udupi/USA

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    Never trust BJP bunch of liars.

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  • Joe, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    Can you please explain to us what are the demands of these farmers and why only farmers from two states are protesting.

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    Famers across the country are protesting only farmers affiliated with BJp are being highlighted by the Media.

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  • Joe, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    I do not watch news like you, I read news papers, please let me know which newspapers and magazines are affiliated to the BJP.

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  • R.L., Udupi/USA

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    Mr joe go to YouTube search for Faye Dsouza she will explain you clearly about new farm laws and whey farmers protesting.

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Wed, Dec 23 2020

    Oh, that's a good news.
    Real farmers know that the new laws are good for them.

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