Bill to repeal farm laws in Parl on Monday

November 27, 2021 17:20

To repeal the three contentious farm laws, the government on Monday will introduce in Lok Sabha a new bill, which states that though 'only a small group of farmers are protesting' against these legislations, the need of the hour is to take along everyone for inclusive growth.

The bill has been listed for introduction and passage in Lok Sabha on the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament on Monday.

The bill was passed by the Union Cabinet after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement that all three farm laws will be repealed in the winter session.

The bill will be introduced by the Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar in the House.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and main Opposition party Congress have issued whips to their MPs to be present on the day.

"Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar will move for leave to introduce a Bill to repeal the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation Act) Act, 2020, the Essential Commodites (Amendment) Act, 2020 and to amend the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Also to introduce the bill," Lok Sabha's list of business for November 29, states. -- PTI

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