The PM’s speech: Reframing the farmers’ protest
The PM’s speech: Reframing the farmers’ protest | India Today Insight
In an address to the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attempted to reframe the debate, alleging that the protests were being hijacked by left-leaning groups who oppose reform on principle
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UPDATED: February 9, 2021 10:02 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament, Feb 8 (ANI)
Amid the ongoing farmer’s protests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to use his reply in the Rajya Sabha on the motion of thanks on President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to articulate the need for the farm sector reforms. He also reiterated the government’s resolve not to repeal the new farm laws, as demanded by protesting farmers and opposition parties. Earlier, opposition parties had also demanded a separate discussion on the farmers’ protest, but later agreed to have it as a part of the