Land Bill: PM Modi in 'amazing hurry' to grab land from poor farmers, says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for the repromulgation of the Land Bill, adding that his party will fight for the rights of the farmers.

The official twitter account of Gandhi`s office shared the Congress vice president`s thoughts on the issue.

"Modi ji in an amazing hurry to grab land from poor farmers at any cost. A 3rd attempt at pushing the anti farmer Land Ordinance!" it posted.

"Congress Party will continue to fight for the rights of the kisan and mazdoor against this #suitbootkisarkar," it added.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, today approved the repromulgation of the Land Acquisition Bill.

The ordinance, which is currently with the Joint Committee of the Parliament for a detailed discussion on its provisions, is due to expire on June 3.