Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is in Punjab to participate in a protest against the new controversial farm laws. The Congress MP from Kerala's Wayanad will hold a series of public meetings with farmers in the state as part of the "Kheti Bachao Yatra" (Protect the agricultural sector), which is aimed to highlight the Congress' stand against these laws that were cleared by the parliament last month amid fiery protests by the opposition.
He will also be holding a tractor rally as a part of the first day's schedule of the three-day Yatra along with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar and other party leaders.
Rahul Gandhi's visit to Punjab comes days after Amarinder Singh held a sit-in against the farm laws. Punjab and several other states have witnessed fierce protests by farmers in the last week over the three laws that were cleared by the President on Sunday.
Here are the HIGHLIGHTS on Rahul Gandhi's visit to Punjab:
Under the leadership of Shri @RahulGandhi Ji and Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh Ji the farmers of Punjab showed their full support for the #KhetiBachaoYatra which will continue from Sangrur tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/1IL72yLjCm
- Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) October 4, 2020
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala today said the Congress party is misguiding gullible farmers on agricultural laws. "It is well known to the farmers who are safeguarding their interests. Congress party is misguiding gullible farmers on agriculture laws," Mr Chautala said. "The state and central government have taken many historical decisions in the interest of farmers and work is being done seriously to double the farmer's income. No effective step was taken by Congress in the direction of prosperity of farmers and increasing their income but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not only taken many revolutionary steps in interest of farmers but has also given record compensation to farmers," he added.
Under the leadership of Shri @RahulGandhi Ji and Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh Ji the farmers of Punjab showed their full support for the #KhetiBachaoYatra which will continue from Sangrur tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/1IL72yLjCm
- Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) October 4, 2020
We will not rest until Central Govt either repeals Anti-Farmer Laws or they amend it to address Punjab's & our farmers legitimate concerns. Punjab will continue to fight for its constitutional rights & rights of its people, till such time that justice is done. #KhetiBachaoYatra pic.twitter.com/lpUvitjSOv
- Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 4, 2020
Shri @RahulGandhi Ji along with CM @capt_amarinder Singh Ji addressed the people of Punjab at Jattpura, Raikot and assured them that they will not stop fighting till farm laws are amended to give constitutional guarantee on MSP and FCI continuation. #KhetiBachaoYatra pic.twitter.com/J6RzUfecy8
- Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) October 4, 2020
Union Minister V Muraleedharan today slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his protests against the Centre's new farm laws and accused him of being "disconnected" from reality and indulging in "publicity stunts". Addressing the media, the Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, alleged that the Congress, which championed reforms in the agriculture sector and included it in their manifesto, has now gone back on its word. "The party is resorting to violence and vandalism out of frustration of losing relevance in Indian politics," he claimed.
Shri @RahulGandhi Ji and Chief Minister @capt_amarinder Singh Ji addressed the people of Punjab at Badni Kalan and raised the voice against the black laws of Modi Government. #KhetiBachaoYatra pic.twitter.com/1h891wm1yy
- Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) October 4, 2020
People of Punjab join Shri @RahulGandhi Ji, Chief Minister @capt_amarinder Singh Ji, PPCC President @sunilkjakhar Ji and other Congress leaders in the #KhetiBachaoYatra from Badni Kalan. pic.twitter.com/IvCdDHOLgd
- Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) October 4, 2020
Farmers have united against the Modi Government for the #KhetiBachaoYatra at Chakar, Jagraon. pic.twitter.com/hjYU2f5W8R
- Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) October 4, 2020
Congress has always stood for the farmers' rights and today with the commencement of #KhetiBachaoYatra we will once again fight for our farmers. pic.twitter.com/WJiK5KW7PE
- Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) October 4, 2020
Day 1 of #KhetiBachaoYatra to raise the collective voice of Punjab against Centre's Anti-Farmer Laws.
- Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 4, 2020
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#KhetiBachaoYatra has commenced from Badni Kalan under the leadership of Shri @RahulGandhi Ji and Chief Minister @capt_amarinder Singh Ji. pic.twitter.com/dlTkh1QP9Y
- Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) October 4, 2020
Under the leadership of Shri @RahulGandhi Ji and Chief Minister @capt_amarinder Singh Ji, Punjab is raising its voice against the anti farmer laws. #KhetiBachaoYatra pic.twitter.com/3cFgaW4wS3
- Punjab Congress (@INCPunjab) October 4, 2020
