New farm laws: Kerala governor nod likely for special House session
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New farm laws: Kerala governor nod likely for special House session
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is likely to clear the recommendation of the state cabinet to convene a special session of the assembly to discuss the issue of new farm laws and farmer protests on December 31. According to sources in Raj Bhavan, clarifications sought by the governor on the recommendations were filed by the chief minister’s office on Saturday. A decision on the file is expected within two days. On Friday, agriculture minister V S Sunilkumar and law minister A K Balan met the governor to discuss the issue. It is learnt that the governor conveyed his displeasure over the dilution of rules in convening an emergency session and in keeping him in the dark about the proposed agenda of the session. The ministers told him about the growing sentiments in the state in support of farmers’ agitation and the need to discuss the issue by elected representatives. The governor sought some further clarifications which were given on Saturday. Last week, the governor denied permission to convene a special session on short notice .
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2020-12-27
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Thiruvananthapuram