Punjab CM says he’ll do anything to protect farmers from Modi govt’s ‘nefarious designs’, says Pakistan could take advantage if there’s unrest in border state.
The President's assent to farm bills comes amid protests by farmers in Punjab and Haryana. Opposition parties also criticised the bills and the manner in which they were passed in Parliament.
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.
Singers & actors Gurdas Maan, Jasbir Jassi, Gippy Grewal, Ammy Virk also tweeted in favour of the farmers, while singers Daler Mehndi & Mika Singh spoke in favour of the bills.
There is a real risk that the Indian agricultural sector will be left in a state of greater regulatory ambiguity and economic uncertainty, and that farmers will suffer more.
The Modi govt’s nod to field trials of two brinjal varieties comes after years of delayed decisions, leaving farmers to deal with daily risks of agriculture.
As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.
New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour.
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In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
Instructions have been issued by “Super PM” of UPA era – create mayhem, dysfunction and instigate riots and lawlessness.
These are Congress core skills.
Earlier they used to have election campaigns, now they have election dharnas….
Create a cause and then try to cause havok hoping that it gets votes…
Instructions have been issued by “Super PM” of UPA era – create mayhem, dysfunction and instigate riots and lawlessness.
These are Congress core skills.