NEW DELHI: Terming it as a big win for democracy and peaceful protest by farmers, the Opposition slammed the Modi government and called the decision to repeal three farms laws by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as defeat of arrogant government.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated farmers for their continued agitation and that made arrogant government bow down to their demands. Several leaders from the party tweeted a video clip of Rahul where he was saying that "the Centre will be forced to repeal the farm laws soon".
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that this is a win for farmers who have been sitting on peaceful for last one year. "Let's not forget those lost their lives during the protests due to the arrogance of Modi government," he tweeted.
Other opposition parties also slammed the Modi government for delay in repealing the farm laws as hundreds of farmers lost their lives. West Begal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated farmers and offered condolences to those who lost their loved ones in this fight. "My heartfelt congratulations to every single farmer who fought relentlessly and were not fazed by the cruelty with which BJP treated you. This is YOUR VICTORY!" she tweeted.
Countering PM's stand that the bills were passed by Parliament after proper discussion, TMC leader Derek O'Brien shared how the three bills were "bull dozed" in the Rajya Sabha and the MPs demand for division on the bill went unheard. "Arrogance loses. From hubris to on your knees," he tweeted.
RJD MP Manoj K Jha said that a peaceful protest forced the Centre to repeal three farm laws and that the Centre must ensure that democratic process of discussion and debate be followed.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remembered 700 farmers laid down their lives during the agitation and that they will be remembered for their fight to save the farners and agriculture.
Asking PM to apologise to farmers for hardships faced by them, CPM general-secretary Sitaram Yechury said: "Salutes to our farmers and their brave struggle which has led to the repeal of Modi’s three black farm laws.We must not forget the sacrifice of more than 750 farmers who have lost their lives in this struggle. They are our martyrs. The quest for justice for those targeted by the government and its agencies through false cases will continue. The PM must apologise for the hardship and trouble caused by his dictatorial step of farm laws to benefit his crony business partners."
CPML leader Dipankar Bhattacharya called it a great victory for the farmers' movement. "The arrogant Modi regime has been pushed back by the heroic struggle & sacrifices of the farmers to repeal the anti-farmer farm laws. Now it's for workers and citizens to force the government to roll back CAA, labour codes and Asset Sale," he said.
"Anyone who believes the government repealed the Farm Laws out of the goodness of its heart is completely mistaken. This government only responds to cold hard numbers - bypoll setback - fuel price reduction. Poor internal polls numbers for Western UP & Punjab = Farm laws repealed" tweeted National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "First, bulldoze laws in Parliament. Then face unprecedented protests. Thereafter, confront election realities in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, particularly. Finally, after much appeal, repeal. Kisan-ity prevails at last! I salute the tenacity of our kisans who did not give up."
"I welcome the central govt’s move to repeal three farm laws under the immense pressure exerted by protesting farmers and Behen Mayawati ji. BSP salutes the farmers who brought the government of capitalists, tear gas, and UAPA to its knees. I would also like to recognise the sacrifices of the farmers who lost their lives in this long struggle, and promise the farmers of this country that BSP will continue to remain staunchly by their side," said BSP MP Ritesh Pandey.
Bhartiya Tribal Party leader and Gujarat MLA Chhotubhai Vasava cautioned farmers to not leave ground till the Centre moves bill to repeal three farm laws in the upcoming winter session.
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