No Question Of Any Retrograde Steps Against Farmers: Rajnath
The Times of India Hyderabad|December 15, 2020
Speaking about the ongo-ing farmers’ agitation ata Ficci convention, defence minister Rajnath said that “there is no question of taking retrograde steps” against the agriculture sector since it was the “mother” of all sectors.
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No Question Of Any Retrograde Steps Against Farmers: Rajnath

Cops detain West Bengal Youth Congress workers during a demonstration against the new farm laws in front of Raj Bhavan in Kolkata on Monday

He further said, “We are always willing to listen to our farmer brothers, allay their misgivings and provide them with assurances (that) we can provide. Our government is always open to discussion and dialogue,” adding agriculture was one sector able to avoid adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our produce and procurement have been plentiful and our warehouses are full,” he said.

Tomar met MPs and MLAs of Haryana on issues relating to farm laws, the state’s share of waters from the Sutlej-Yamuna link canal and construction of three dams in the upper reaches of the Yamuna river.

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