'Thankful To PM For Acceding To Demands Of Every Punjabi,' Says Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said he is sure that the central govt will continue to work in tandem for the development of Kisani

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New Delhi: In a crucial address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a big decision of repealing all three farm laws. Modi said his cabinet will take the decision next month. The Centre has given in to the demands of farmers' who have been protesting for over 18 months on Delhi's borders to repeal the controversial farm laws.

With the announcement, reactions from political leaders started trickling in. Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh also thanked the PM.

“Great news! Thankful to PM for acceding to the demands of every punjabi & repealing the 3 black laws on the pious occasion of GuruNanakJayanti. I am sure the central govt will continue to work in tandem for the development of Kisani!, ” tweeted Singh.

While repealing the controversial farm laws, PM Modi said, “We must have fallen short somewhere that we were not able to explain to a section of farmers why the three laws were beneficial."

“We couldn't convince a section of the farmers of the benefits of these farm laws. Many scientists tried to explain to them through various media. We tried to listen to the farmers and their remarks about their issues with the laws,” Modi.

Seen as a political move ahead of elections in major states such as Uttar Pradesh, the PM said the government aimed to strengthen small farmers and ensure they make a fair price for their produce. “Farmers and agricutlure scientists had been asking for these laws for years. Many governments contemplated bringing these laws, but we brought it. Crores of farmers welcomed these three laws and supported it. I thank them for their support,” added Modi.