Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SP)

Udupi, Nov 19: Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary, stated that there is a possibility of the controversial farm acts being withdrawn by the central government. He also said that these acts are likely to be tabled again in a revised form. He also said that the repealing of the laws has nothing to do with elections. Poojary made this statement in the city on Friday November 19.

The minister said that he will give his response to the development after studying the entire issue in detail. He however, asserted that this has no link with the election.

"The acts were clearly favourable for the farmers and agricultural market committees. The acts were meant to make the farmers financially sound. Because of certain points raised, the laws are likely to be re-introduced with modifications. In a democracy there is nothing like bending or getting defeated. Many a time in the past, acts have been modified. There are chances of the act being brought back in a better form. The act had been passed with good intentions and they are also being withdrawn with the purpose of adding further good intentions to the acts. In short, the laws are meant to protect the interests of the farmers," he stated.