Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to repeal the Centre’s three farm laws and urged farmers to end their protest. He said the Centre brought the laws for the benefit of farmers, especially small and marginal ones, but unfortunately some farm unions had been protesting at the Delhi borders.
“Today, Narendra Modi while once again choosing the larger public interest announced to repeal these laws. However, soon after the introduction of these laws, a large number of farmers had considered these laws beneficial for them and had also appreciated the central government,” said Khattar.The CM said the decision of the PM shows that keeping the interest of the public is paramount for him as he announced to roll back these laws in the upcoming parliamentary session.
“I would also urge farmers sitting at the Delhi borders to immediately end their protest and return to their homes as the common man is also facing a lot of difficulties due to this agitation. Now, a positive attitude should be adopted towards this issue,” said Khattar in an official release.
Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws, which were at the centre of protests by farmers for the past year.Khattar said the PM has also said that a committee will be constituted for considering the demands of the farmers related to the minimum support price.In the committee representatives of farmer unions, state governments and scientists will also be included, he said adding, “I hope a decision in this regard will be taken soon.” Farmers should not worry now and there is no scope of showing distrust towards the prime minister, he asserted. Regarding withdrawal of cases registered against farmers, Khattar said in these cases, many other issues are taken into consideration.Some cases are general while in some incidents cases are registered under serious sections, he said.”Now, a positive initiative will be taken from the state government’s side too,” he stated.
