Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Friday that… Decision to repeal three agriculture laws It was not taken “overnight” and it was not appropriate to link it to the election.
Shri Lal was addressing a press conference here. “This decision was not taken overnight. Negotiations have been going on for a long time and a lot of effort has also been made for this. It is not rational or justified to link this decision with the election. Elections come and go,” he said in response to a question.
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He said, ‘The Prime Minister has certainly shown a big heart by taking this decision. He has once again proved that he is a common man’s leader. The government has always taken steps in the interest of the farmers. For example, in Haryana, several steps have been taken for the welfare of farmers. Ensuring water till every tail-end, procurement of crops at minimum support price, implementation of water conservation schemes, enhancement of compensation amount for damaged crops, or setting up of soil testing laboratories, Haryana has certainly set an example for other states. has been established. Various farmer friendly decisions,” he said.
Mr Lal said Prime Minister’s decision Showed that keeping public interest is paramount for him (Shri Modi).
“Haryana has had a big impact with this movement, and during this one year, I have had several meetings with the Prime Minister, senior leaders and even farmer unions. 11 formal meetings were held with farmers on the issue, as well as several informal meetings to share their message with the Centre. I think the effort made by us has also played an important role in the decision taken by the Prime Minister,” said Mr. Lal.
“The announcement made by the Prime Minister today has certainly received a mixed response as some have appreciated him for it, while others are still not satisfied. I would urge the farmers not to worry now and trust the announcement of the Prime Minister.
Leader of Opposition in Haryana Legislative Assembly Bhupinder Singh Hooda welcomed the decision and urged the government to consider the “remaining issues of the farmers”. Mr. Hooda reiterated his demand that all the cases registered against the farmers during the agitation should be withdrawn by the government.
He said that the government should also come forward to help the families of the farmers who were martyred during the agitation, just as the Congress government of Punjab has given financial help and government jobs to the families of the victims.
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