Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that the government is approaching the issue of farm laws with an open mind. He said that the government's stand is the same as it was on 22nd January, and the proposal given by the Agriculture Minister still stands. He reiterated that the Agriculture Minister is just a phone call away for taking forward the talks. Addressing the all party meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, he said that the government is open to detailed discussion on issues raised by the leaders in the meeting.
Modi reaffirmed the importance of smooth functioning of Parliament and comprehensive debates on the Floor of the House. He added that frequent disruptions mean smaller parties suffer as they can’t express themselves adequately. He said that it is for the bigger parties to ensure that Parliament functions smoothly, there are no disruptions and thus, the smaller parties are able to voice their views in Parliament. The Prime Minister paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary and said that we must strive towards fulfilling his dreams. He also condemned the desecration of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in USA this morning, saying that such an atmosphere of hate is not welcome for our planet.
Prime Minister @narendramodi addresses All-Party Meeting on #BudgetSession of Parliament; says Government's stand on #FarmLaws is the same as it was on 22nd January and the proposal given by the Agriculture Minister still stands#Budget2021
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are meeting in shifts of five hours each to ensure distancing norms. While Rajya Sabha will meet in the morning, Lok Sabha will meet in the second half of the day. Opposition parties condemned the violence but also demanded an investigation into how "outside elements" had infiltrated the farmers' movement.
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