Lalu questions Centre over farmers who died during agitation against farm laws

What about the families of the 700-750 farmers who died during the agitation against these black laws? They've withdrawn the laws now that Assembly elections are around the corner: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav.

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New Delhi: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday (November 19) said the government has withdrawn the laws now that Assembly elections are around the corner. "This (repeal of three farm laws) has been done to woo farmers but the people can't be fooled. They know everything & vote against BJP," he added.

"What about the families of the 700-750 farmers who died during the agitation against these black laws? They've withdrawn the laws now that Assembly elections are around the corner. They've lost on this front & they'll face defeat there (in elections) too," said RJD chief.

 RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's remarks come after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an address to the nation, this morning announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws, which were at the centre of protests by farmers for the past year.

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19 November 2021

19:14 IST

The Badrinath Temple was decorated with 20 quintals of flowers on Friday (November 19) ahead of its portal closure for winter break tomorrow.

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Badrinath Temple decorated with 20 quintals of flowers ahead of the closing of its portals for winter break tomorrow pic.twitter.com/i0q0FjlDN0

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

18:24 IST

Congratulating the farmers for their agitation against the three farm laws, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday (November 19) claimed that the move was keeping in view the upcoming Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Assembly elections. He also claimed that "700 + farmers" would not have lost their lives if the government was not so stubborn.

#FarmLaws were unconstitutional from start. Govt’s ego forced farmers to hit the streets; if govt wasn’t so childishly stubborn, 700+ farmers wouldn’t have lost their lives

Congrats to kisan andolan. Modi had seen writing on the wall in UP & Punjab, was left with no choice 2/2

— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) November 19, 2021

16:29 IST

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Friday (November 19) said that the government repealed the farm laws as there are elections coming up in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh and people started boycotting the BJP. 

As UP, Punjab elections have neared and people in Haryana, Punjab started boycotting BJP, they took this decision to repeal the #FarmLaws. We can't forget that due to this govt, farmers were forced to sit on protest for 1 year: NCP chief Sharad Pawar pic.twitter.com/6NeoHZvUWl

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

12:42 IST

"Why is he doing this? Is the nation not understanding that polls are approaching & they might've felt that situation isn't right. They can see in surveys that situation isn't right. So, they've come to apologise before polls: Congress gen secy Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in Lucknow," said Priyanka Gandhi.

"When farmers were being killed, batons were being used&they were being arrested -who was doing it? Your govt. Today you say that the laws will be repealed. How are we going to trust you? I'm happy that Govt understood that nobody is bigger than farmers in this nation," Priyanka added. 

What did the leaders of the Govt not call the farmers? 'Aandolanjeevi', goons, terrorists, traitors - who called them all this? Why was the PM silent when all of this was being said? He himself uttered the word 'aandolanjeevi': Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pic.twitter.com/3mTVgoYGmc

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) November 19, 2021

12:42 IST

The repealing of 3 #FarmLaws is the victory of the legendary farmer's strike. Indian farmers have written a great page in the history of class struggle for an egalitarian world. Greetings to farmers who fought tirelessly overcoming several challenges: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

12:42 IST

Farmers won & Modi's arrogance lost. It's the victory of farmers who were protesting for over a yr while being called terrorists,China-Pak supporters. What did BJP not call them? In the end, it had to bow down. Modi ji & BJP should apologise to the nation&farmers: Chhattisgarh CM

12:41 IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in his statement welcomes PM Modi's announcement to withdraw 3 #FarmLaws & says this is a victory for farmers' agitation. He welcomes the withdrawal of farm laws & says in a democracy, views of people have to be respected and this has been the history: CMO

11:40 IST

We welcome Centre's decision to repeal the #FarmLaws on the occasion of Guru Parv. This is a commendable step for the reinstatement of peace & harmony in society. I appeal to all farmer orgs to end their protest. We'll continue to make effort for farmers' welfare: Haryana Dy CM

11:39 IST

Farmers' efforts have paid off. Given the circumstances in country, PM was forced to withdraw 3 farm laws, Today's decision was in view of UP elections. PM & BJP putting in all efforts to win polls...You never know if they get a shock like West Bengal: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

11:26 IST

I congratulate all farmers in the country. Their agitation yielded results. Had this been done sooner lives of 700 farmers could've been saved. Still, this is big. Perhaps for the 1st time in India's history, Govt is taking back 3 laws due to an agitation:Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/FqlycKsml9

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

11:26 IST

Farmers' sacrifice has paid off. The decision to repeal 3 farm laws should have been taken much before. Still, farmers' demand for a law on MSP is pending. BSP demands that in the upcoming Parliament session the Centre should bring a law in this regard(on MSP): BSP chief Mayawati pic.twitter.com/XvIBOljEFU

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) November 19, 2021

11:26 IST

Welcome PM Narendra Modi’s decision to repeal all 3 #FarmLaws, in the best interests of the country and its farmers. Your farms and families have been waiting for long and they will be happy to welcome you back. BJD continues to stand with the farmers: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik pic.twitter.com/LLVfmrvege

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

10:34 IST

"Samyukt Kisan Morcha welcomes this decision and will wait for the announcement to take effect through due parliamentary procedures," the SKM said in a statement.

"The agitation of farmers is not just against the repeal of the three black laws, but also for a statutory guarantee to remunerative prices for all agricultural produce and for all farmers. This important demand of farmers is still pending," it said.

10:33 IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday welcomed the government's announcement to repeal the contentious farm laws, saying the "sacrifice" of farmers who died protesting against them will remain immortal.

"Such a happy news has been received on Prakash Diwas. The three laws scrapped. More than 700 farmers martyred. Their sacrifice will remain immortal. The coming generations will remember how the farmers of the country saved farming and the farmers by risking their own lives. My tribute to farmers of my country," Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.

10:18 IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweets, "With their satyagraha, anndata of the country made the head of arrogance hang low. Congratulations on this victory against injustice..."#FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/TjZH18LaP9

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

10:16 IST

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait tweets, "The agitation will not be taken back. We will wait for the day when the farm laws will be scrapped in the Parliament. Government should talk on other issues of farmers too, besides MSP."

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait tweets, "The agitation will not be taken back. We will wait for the day when the farm laws will be scrapped in the Parliament. Government should talk on other issues of farmers too, besides MSP."#FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/a5KmDhoaPP

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

10:15 IST

Farmers celebrate at Ghazipur border with "Kisan Zindabad" slogans following PM Narendra Modi's announcement to repeal all three farm laws.

#WATCH | Farmers celebrate at Ghazipur border with "Kisan Zindabad" slogans following PM Narendra Modi's announcement to repeal all three farm laws. pic.twitter.com/QHNpbtEW0g

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

09:37 IST

PM Narendra Modi says, "Whatever I did, I did for farmers. What I'm doing, is for the country. With your blessings, I never left out anything in my hard work. Today I assure you that I'll now work even harder, so that your dreams, nation's dreams can be realised."

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "Whatever I did, I did for farmers. What I'm doing, is for the country. With your blessings, I never left out anything in my hard work. Today I assure you that I'll now work even harder, so that your dreams, nation's dreams can be realised." pic.twitter.com/pTWTEAut4P

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

09:36 IST

We have decided to repeal all 3 farm laws, will begin the procedure at the Parliament session that begins this month. I urge farmers to return home to their families and let's start afresh: PM Narendra Modi

#WATCH | We have decided to repeal all 3 farm laws, will begin the procedure at the Parliament session that begins this month. I urge farmers to return home to their families and let's start afresh: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/0irwGpna2N

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

09:16 IST

Today I want to tell everyone that we have decided to repeal all three farm laws: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/ws353WdnVB

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

09:15 IST

We have taken decision to repeal three Farm law: PM Modi

09:14 IST

To ensure that farmers get the right amount for their hard work, many steps were taken. We strengthened the rural infrastructure market. We not only increased MSP but also set up record govt procurement centres. Procurement by our govt broke the record of past several decade: PM Modi

09:13 IST

We worked in providing farmers with seeds at reasonable rates and facilities like micro-irrigation, 22 crore soil health cards. Such factors have contributed to increased agriculture production. We strengthened Fasal Bima Yojana, brought more farmers under it: PM Modi

09:13 IST

हमने MSP तो बढ़ाई ही, साथ ही साथ रिकॉर्ड सरकारी खरीद केंद्र भी बनाए।

हमारी सरकार द्वारा की गई उपज की खरीद ने पिछले कई दशकों के रिकॉर्ड तोड़ दिए हैं: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 19, 2021

09:12 IST

To overcome the challenges faced by the small farmers of the country, we worked all-round on seeds, insurance, markets and savings. Along with good quality seeds, the government also connected the farmers with facilities like neem coated urea, soil health card, micro irrigation: PM Modi

09:11 IST

"When I became PM in 2014, we (govt) prioritised farmers' welfare & development... Many people are unware of this truth that 80/100 are small scale farmers who have less than 2 hectares of land and are over 10 crores in population. This piece of land is their survival," said PM Modi on Friday. 

09:11 IST

We have seen the challenges of farmers very closely in our five decades of life, when the country gave us an opportunity to serve as Pradhan Sevaks in 2014, we gave top priority to agriculture development, farmer welfare: PM Modi

09:03 IST

Today is the holy festival of light of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the people of the world and to all the countrymen: PM

 PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 19, 2021

09:03 IST

LIVE: PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation.

#WATCH LIVE: PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation.

(Source: DD) https://t.co/9gtIe88DnU

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

08:15 IST

Today is the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Today PM will inaugurate key schemes relating to irrigation in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. Then, he will go to Jhansi for the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv.’ Before all of these programmes, he will address the nation at 9 AM: PMO

Today is the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Today PM will inaugurate key schemes relating to irrigation in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. Then, he will go to Jhansi for the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv.’ Before all of these programmes, he will address the nation at 9 AM: PMO pic.twitter.com/95Qdf1D22Y

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

08:12 IST

The 56th Director Generals of Police (DGP) conference, the first to be hosted by Uttar Pradesh and the first to be held at the police headquarters in any city, will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday.

07:37 IST

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) presently at 332 (overall) in the 'very poor' category, as per SAFAR-India

Delhi | Air Quality Index (AQI) presently at 332 (overall) in the 'very poor' category, as per SAFAR-India

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2021

07:36 IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra`s personal secretary, Sandeep Singh, and two other party leaders, Shiv Pandey and Yogesh Kumar Dixit, have been booked for alleged assault and snooping on a house at 7 Mall Avenue in state capital Lucknow.

The FIR was lodged at Hussainganj police station on a complaint by a driver with the estate department of the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday evening.

07:35 IST

The depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh early on Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

"The Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal moved north-westwards and crossed north Tamil Nadu & adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry & Chennai during 0300-0400 hrs IST (3-4 AM ) of today, the 19th November 2021," the IMD said in an update on its official Twitter handle. 

07:35 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also scheduled to visit the districts of Uttar Pradesh and to launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 6250 crore on Friday (November 19, 2021). According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Prime Minister will inaugurate multiple projects in Mahoba in a significant initiative to alleviate water distress at around 2:45 pm. These development projects will help alleviate the issue of water shortage in the region and bring much-needed relief to the farmers in the region.

07:34 IST

For the Jhansi Node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, the state government has made nearly 1,034 hectares of land available. Bharat Dynamics Ltd, a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), is setting up a plant for the propulsion system for Anti-Tank Guided Missiles in the Jhansi Node.

It will be spread over 183 acres of land in Jhansi. The facility will involve an investment of Rs 400 crore. "The project is expected to provide direct employment to 150 people and indirect employment to nearly 500 people," mentions a Defence Ministry statement.

07:33 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be laying the foundation stone of the Rs 400 crore Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor project in Jhansi on Friday. The Prime Minister will kick start the beginning of the significant project on the concluding three-day `Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv` event being organised by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) along with the government of Uttar Pradesh.