Farmers called for State Bandh in Protest of Farm Bills

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New Delhi: In Karnataka Farmers formed in a group and called for state bandh in protest the Farm bill passed by the state assembly on Saturday. The Opposition Congress party said that the amendments reflected the BJP government’s aim of keeping the farmer as slaves.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Said that the farm bill passed by parliament, it will maker easier for farmer to sell products at markets and prices of their choices.

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarender Singh will hold a protest against the three contentious farm laws, which have trigged protests across the country. Passengers arrive at Majestic Bus Station, Bengaluru despite a statewide bandh called by farmers’ organizations.

The bandh has been called in protest against Farm Bills, land reform ordinances, amendments to Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) & labour laws. Punjab Youth Congress workers stage a protest against the farm laws near India Gate in Delhi. A tractor was also set ablaze.

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