Basavaraj Bommai, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, denied on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to repeal three controversial agriculture legislation had anything to do with the five states’ upcoming elections.
“In the middle of protests, we had won by-elections. The decision has nothing to do with five states’ upcoming elections. More deliberations were required, according to the Prime Minister, and the cabinet concluded that repealing the farm rules would restore public confidence “Mr. Bommai elaborated on the situation. He claimed that it demonstrated the Prime Minister’s sensitivity.
“In the upcoming parliament session, the Prime Minister has announced that all three laws will be repealed. It’s a delicate administration. We have complied with the farmers’ request “Mr. Bommai expressed his thoughts.
Mr. Bommai denied that the government had caved into the year-long protest, saying that the three laws were part of the liberalization and globalization process that began in 1991-92 and were in line with the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government’s agreement with the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
“Bowing isn’t an option. In 1991-92, the liberalization and globalization process began. Various legislation was to be enacted as part of the process. In addition, the UPA government had signed a World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement. Agriculture Marketing Reforms and Reforms in Agriculture were also included “According to Mr. Bommai,
According to him, the draught bill was waiting during the UPA administration, and a resolution was reached after certain revisions were made and all states agreed to provide proper returns to farmers.
“However, farmers in Punjab, Haryana, and other states demanded a regulated market system and staged one-year protests,” Mr. Bommai added.
