Indian Minister quits over farm reform bills |
On 17th September, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries resigned from the Cabinet position in protest of legislation seeking to liberalise agricultural markets. President of India Ram Nath Kovind has accepted Harsimrat Kaur Badal`s resignation from the Union Cabinet and directed that Narendra Singh Tomar be assigned the additional charge of the ministry, Harsimrat Kaur Badal had tweeted, “I have resigned from the Union Cabinet in protest against anti-farmer ordinances and legislation. Proud to stand with farmers as their daughter & sister.” Kaur`s party Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) opposed the farm-related egislation but said it will continue to be a part of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said these agri bills have many provisions that go against farmers` interests. They have repeatedly asked the Modi government to address the apprehensions of farmers, but the government has done nothing. Therefore, I oppose these bills.
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