Farm laws repealed after year-long protests: Here is the timeline of farmers' stir against Centre
The three laws raised concerns that this will lead to the abolishment of the minimum support price (MSP) guaranteed by the government on select crops and leave farmers at the mercy of big corporates. Since these laws were promulgated, thousands of farmers gathered at Delhi's borders demanding their repeal, pushing the SAD to quit the NDA government at the Centre. Here's a timeline of events since the laws were introduced
Nov 19, 2021, 14:29 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav - The return of the farm laws is the defeat of the government's arrogance
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav said that he does not have faith in the intention of the central government. They have withdrawn agricultural laws now but they can bring laws again after the elections, that is why it is necessary to eliminate them.
Nov 19, 2021, 14:24 PM IST
Fear of impending elections: Chidambaram on Centre's decision to repeal farm laws
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram on Friday (november 19, 2021) said that the decision of the Centre to repeal the three farm laws is not due to a change in the policy or heart but by the fear of impending elections.
Nov 19, 2021, 13:55 PM IST
What did West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee say on withdrawing the Agriculture Act?
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said on the withdrawal of the agriculture law by the Modi government that this is the victory of the farmers, farmers should not panic.
Nov 19, 2021, 13:12 PM IST
Why did the Congress raise these questions when the agriculture law was withdrawn?
While farmers across the country are rejoicing when the agriculture law is withdrawn, the Congress party and Rajasthan CM Gehlot are also asking questions, 5 questions of Congress returning the law
Nov 19, 2021, 13:08 PM IST
CM Yogi said big things on withdrawal of agriculture laws
On the withdrawal of agricultural laws by the central government, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said that BJP gives place to everyone's voice, listens, and is always striving for the public interest.
Nov 19, 2021, 13:04 PM IST
Surjewala reacts on PM Modi's decision to repeal three farm laws
The Congress party has welcomed the Centre’s decision of repealing the three contentious farm laws.
Nov 19, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
BSP chief Mayawati congratulates farmers on the return of agriculture law
BSP chief Mayawati congratulated the farmers on the return of agricultural law. Mayawati said that there was a delay in taking this decision. Mayawati said that this decision should have been taken long back.
Nov 19, 2021, 12:48 PM IST
Farm laws repealed: What was the controversy surrounding them and why were they being opposed?
Thousands of farmers had been camping at Delhi border points since November last demanding a repeal of three farm laws — the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Nov 19, 2021, 12:44 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrives at Rakabganj Gurdwara
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reached Gurdwara Rakabganj in Delhi on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti today and offered prayers. CM Kejriwal said that everyone worships Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj. He also said that it is the duty of everyone to follow the path shown by him.
Nov 19, 2021, 12:30 PM IST
Badi Bahas: PM Narendra Modi announced to withdraw all three new agricultural laws
The biggest announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, all three new agricultural laws were withdrawn. PM Modi has requested the agitating farmers to return home.
Nov 19, 2021, 12:12 PM IST
Celebrations erupt after PM Narendra Modi's announcement to repeal farm laws, people distribute 'jalebis'
Soon after the Prime Minister made the announcement, people started celebrating at the Ghazipur border with 'Jalebis'. Several farmers present at the Ghazipur border were seen shouting slogans and enjoying 'Jalebis' while hailing the PM’s announcement.
Nov 19, 2021, 11:14 AM IST
Victory for our 'annadatas': Top leaders react to Centre's decision to repeal three farm law
The Centre's decision was met with immediate reactions from different political leaders, with the opposition leaders hailing the farmers. From Charanjit Singh Channi, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Mamata Banerjee to Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, several leaders saw this a big win for the farmers
Nov 19, 2021, 10:48 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation, says Centre will repeal farm laws: Key Highlights
The PM insisted that the laws were introduced for the benefit of farmers and then apologised to the people of the country while adding that the government could not convince a section of farmers despite its clear heart and a clean conscience.
Nov 19, 2021, 10:39 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to withdraw all three agriculture laws
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the country said, 'Agricultural economists, scientists, progressive farmers also tried hard to make farmers understand the importance of agricultural laws. Today I have come to tell you, the whole country, that we have decided to withdraw all three agricultural laws.
Nov 19, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Agricultural laws were brought for the benefit of farmers - PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the country said, 'Agricultural economists, scientists, progressive farmers also tried hard to make farmers understand the importance of agricultural laws. Today I have come to tell you, the whole country, that we have decided to withdraw all three agricultural laws.
Nov 19, 2021, 10:36 AM IST
Farmers’ protest will not be called off, we will wait for Parliament to repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait
The BKU leader said that the decision to call off the stir will be taken only after the contentious legislations are repealed in Parliament. He also stressed that the government should talk to farmers over the issue of minimum support price (MSP) of crops and other matters.
Nov 19, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's BIG announcement on Guru Nanak Jayanti: Three contentious farm laws to be rolled back
PM Modi said that the three laws were brought for the benefit of farmers but "we couldn't convince a section of farmers despite best efforts". The goal of the three farm laws was to empower farmers, especially small farmers, he said.
Nov 19, 2021, 09:24 AM IST
One year of farmers' protest: Rakesh Tikait urges farmers to prepare for the long haul
Farmers will not leave the border without getting their demands fulfilled, so the officials and workers of all the districts should gear up for a long agitation, said BKU leader Rakesh Tikait, addressing the farmers at Ghazipur border.
Nov 13, 2021, 07:42 AM IST
Farmers to hold daily tractor march to Parliament during Winter Session to mark one year of agitation
The SKM, which is the umbrella body of 40 farmer unions leading the stir, made the announcement following a meeting on Tuesday. In a statement, the amalgam said that it will observe one year of the movement on and after November 26 in a ‘massive way’ all over India.
Nov 10, 2021, 06:45 AM IST
