Rajasthan CM says Centre’s move to talk with farmers has come too late
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Rajasthan CM says Centre’s move to talk with farmers has come too late
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JAIPUR: Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that the central government’s decision to invite farmer unions for talks was a “step in the right direction” but added that it has come too late. “Centre’s invitation to farmer unions for talks is a step in the right direction but taken too late. There is a growing concern not only in the country but in other countries as well, where a sizable number of Persons of Indian Origin live, regarding protest of farmers in India,” tweeted Gehlot. The Rajasthan CM also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the matter. “PM Modi ji must take the lead to resolve this impasse. Farmers’ genuine demands must be met,” Gehlot tweeted. Gehlot’s tweets came after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his concern about the ongoing farmers’ protests in India. On Monday (local time), Trudeau said Canada will always be there to defend the right of peaceful protest, while speaking during a Facebook video interaction organised by Canadian MP Bardish Chagger to mark Gurupurab or the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. “I would be remiss if I didn’t start also by recognising the news coming out of India about the protest by farmers. The situation is concerning and we’re all very worried about family and friends,” Trudeau said inviting strong reaction from India. Indian said Trudeau comments were “ill-informed” are “unwarranted” especially when pertaining to internal affairs of a democratic country. Farmers are protesting in Delhi and its border areas against the recently passed agriculture laws - Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Samanaya Sangarsh Samiti, conglomeration of farmers unions led by CPM, has decided to organise various kinds of protest against the central farm laws from December 1 to 10. The samiti had called for a partial bandh from 12pm to 2 pm on Thursday, said Sanjay Madhav, spokesperson of the samiti.
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The Times of India
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2020-12-02
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Jaipur