India feels absence of a PM with depth of Manmohan, says Rahul Gandhi
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India feels absence of a PM with depth of Manmohan, says Rahul Gandhi
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NEW DELHI: On the 88th birthday of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress whipped up its campaign that there was a lack of leadership in the country under the BJP regime, even as it accused the Modi government of betraying farmers and workers. Wishing the former premier, Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “India feels the absence of a PM with the depth of Dr Manmohan Singh. His honesty, decency and dedication are a source of inspiration for us all.” Addressing farmers as part of Congress’s online campaign “speak up” against the controversial farm bills, Rahul Gandhi said in a video, “You are being turned into slaves of corporate houses. The three dangerous laws are designed to finish you. I warn the government if farmers take to the streets, it will cause tremendous damage; please withdraw these laws and guarantee the MSP.” Congress termed the three labour codes brought in by Modi government as “anti-labour”, alleging they have removed the security net available to workers besides weakening the trade unions which provide them a protective umbrella. It said the new laws had again proved that the BJP regime was beholden to corporates and urged all the political parties to oppose them. Addressing a press conference, AICC leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, “The bills have weakened trade unions and finished the security and safety for the workers. States’ powers have been usurped by the Central government with these laws. These codes are anti-worker, anti-labourer and it is important to agitate against them.” Indian National Trade Union Congress president G Sanjeeva Reddy said, “We will protest and struggle against these unjust, anti-labour and anti-trade union laws.”
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The Times of India
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2020-09-27
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India