In virtual address to BJP workers, PM Modi urges them to conduct small meetings in groups of five over 'chai' and explain the nuances of the bills to farmers.
Among other Congress leaders, Priyanka Gandhi criticised the laws, saying the MSP of farmers will be snatched away and they will be forced to become slaves of billionaires through contract farming.
Prior to 2014, Indian farmers mostly organised small protests at the state or local level. Modi govt’s inactions on its promises made farmers go national.
The JD(U) is the second BJP ally to break ranks over the farm bills and is now asking for including provisions that punish companies that buy produce from farmers below MSP.
The govt should have consulted all parties, farmer leaders before bringing the farm bills, Ghulam Nabi Azad said after meeting the President & also asked him to return these bills
News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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