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Talk That Minimum Support Price Will Go Is "Biggest Lie Ever", Says PM: Highlights Talk That Minimum Support Price Will Go Is "Biggest Lie Ever", Says PM: Highlights PM Modi said that talks of MSP or Minimum Support Prices ending with the new central laws "is the biggest lie ever". PM Modi was addressing farmers in Madhya Pradesh via video. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today strongly defended the farm laws that have triggered protests, saying the reforms were not "brought in ove...

PM Narendra Modi has said that farm reform laws were "discussed extensively" by every government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly defending farm laws that have triggered massive protests near Delhi, said today he was ready "with folded hands" to discuss every issue with farmers and allay their fear. He also said any talk about the new laws doing away with MSP or Minimum Support Price for crops "is the biggest lie ever". "If anyone has any concerns, then with our heads bowed and our hands...

In open letter, Tomar says laws in farmers’ interest, but hints there’s no going back December 17, 2020 Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar   -  AP× Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday appealed to the farmers protesting against the new farm laws to end their agitation as these legislations are intended to improve their lot unlike what is being propagated by some vested interests. Attacking the Congress, Left parties and Aam Admi Party, Tomar said no government h...

Sunny Deol Gets Y-Category Security, Backed New Farm Laws Sunny Deol Gets Y-Category Security, Backed New Farm Laws Sunny Deol, 64, will now have Y-category security, which means 11 personnel, including two commandos and policemen. Sunny Deol had earlier been questioned over his silence on the farmer protests. (FILE) Chandigarh: Actor and BJP MP Sunny Deols security has been upgraded days after he spoke out in support of the governments farm laws that have provoked massive protests by thou...

Many of the farmer groups are prepared for the long haul, bringing along food stocks to last several months, receiving relief and support from home and locals – and even setting up a makeshift gym. The government, after saying it was willing to make some significant alterations to the laws, has insisted it is open to talks. The farmer groups, however, are demanding a full repeal of the legislations. Play So, nearly two weeks in, how should we look at the farmer protests? The story has ...

Farm reforms – In India, China One is the question of whether these reforms will benefit the farmers or not.This is a question of economics. Broadly speaking, the government’s argument is that opening up the agriculture sector to market forces will not only reduce the stress on government finances but also help farmers by making agriculture more remunerative. The protesting farmers, however, disagree. They argue that interaction with private players will ruin them financially. The second...

Farmers protests: An intellectual biography of India’s new agri laws It is time for politicians, administrators, economists, policymakers and other concerned citizens to examine the evolution of these laws Gautam Chikermane December 13, 2020 11:29:47 IST Protesting farmers listen to a speaker as they hold an agitation at a highway. AP The debate around the economics and ...

An intellectual biography of India’s new farm laws A comprehensive guide to the history of India’s agriculture policy in the context of the recently enacted Farm Laws. he debate around the economics and administration of farm laws stands frozen by politics. It is, therefore, time for politicians, administrators, economists, policymakers and other concerned citizens to examine the evolution of these laws. The three laws that have been enacted by Parliament attempt to take farmers towards har...

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