Agriculture Act: Big decision of Kerala government during farmers’ agitation
Thiruvananthapuram: The Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala has decided not to enforce agricultural laws in the state amid a backlash between farmers’ organizations and the central government. Not only that, the state’s agriculture minister VS Sunilkumar has clarified that he will appeal to the Supreme Court against this law. (Kerala Government on Farm Laws) This […]
In a rainy session held in September, the central government aggressively passed three agriculture bills in Parliament. After the President’s signature, these bills have also been turned into law. However, these laws are widely opposed by agricultural organizations and farmers.
1. Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Agricultural and Agricultural Services Bill 2020
2. Agricultural Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill 2020
3. Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020
These three agricultural laws have been implemented across the country since September 27 after President Ramnath Kovind affixed the seal of approval.
Farmers from Punjab and Haryana started agitation saying ‘Let’s go to Delhi’. Today is the 12th day of this movement. Farmers have turned the border area of Delhi and Delhi into a land of agitation. This role of farmers has been supported by many dignitaries and celebrities. After five failed talks with the government, the protesters today called for a shutdown in India. More than 13 parties across the country, including Congress and Shiv Sena, have declared their support for the farmers’ strike.
