The bill to repeal farm laws will be introduced on the first day of the winter session, with the two objectives and are opposition set on law for MSP and compensation for farmers who died during protests. The winter session of parliament is expected to begin on an important note with contentious issues in focus. Opposition parties criticized the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was unable to attend the meeting due to some other cause.
The opposition is also planning to corner the government over Pegasus, China’s aggression, and rising fuel prices. The bill to repeal the three contentious farm laws will also be introduced on the day.
Role of the opposition party
The ruling BJP and main opposition party Congress have issued whips to their MPs to be present on the day. The winter session will go on till December 23 with 20 sittings amid strict Covid-19 protocols. There are also certain issues which will be discussed like
- cryptocurrency regulation,
- data protection,
- extension of tenure of ED and
- CBI directors for up to five years among others.
So in total 26 bills have to be passed. With the opposition poised to attack the Centre on different issues, it may not just be pandemonium inside. Outside, too, it will be a charged atmosphere with a section of farmer leaders planning a march to parliament. The timing of the winter session coincides with the first anniversary of the farmers’ protests.
The opposition has set its sight on demanding legal backing for minimum support prices for farmers. Congress has also demanded compensation for farmers who died during the year-long protests. Let us wait for further notice from the government side as well as the farmer’s side. It has been a year that is taking place with mass movement and everything.
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