Amid farmers' stir, HM Amit Shah says laws to help increase farmers' income manifold

Amid row over farm laws with agitating farmers unions holding protests at Delhi borders, Union Home Minister Amit Shah while dressing a public rally in Karnataka on Sunday said that three Central farm laws will help farmers' income to increase manifold.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is committed to working for welfare of farmers. three farm laws will help farmers' income increase manifold. w farmers can sell agriculture produce anywhere in country," Shah said.

Union Home Minister is on a two days visit to Karnataka and he dressed a public rally at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) ground in Bagalkot district of Karnataka on second day of his visit.

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Accusing  Congress of misleing and provoking farmers, Shah said that Congress' intentions are t right and grand old party did t do anything for farmers during its tenure.

"I would like to ask Congress leers who are talking in favour of farmers, why didn't you give Rs 6,000 per year to farmers or me Prhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana or amended ethal policy when you were in power? Because your intention was t right," Home Minister said during his dress.

Union Minister inaugurated ethal project of Kedarnath Sugar and Agro Products Limited in Karakalmatti Vill of Bagalkot district. On Saturday, he laid foundation stone of Bhravathi Rapid Action Force Centre in Shivamogga, Karnataka.

Meanwhile, 9th round of deliberations between agitating farmers and Centre on Friday resulted in a stalemate and next date for talks has been set for January 19. agitating farmers have vehemently demanded a complete repeal of farm laws while government has reiterated its affirmation on  possibility of amendments if required while ruling out possibility of complete repeal. farmers have planned a tractor pare on Republic Day i.e. January 26, while Centre has moved Supreme Court seeking an injunction against proposed tractor rally or any kind of protest that may disrupt celebration of Republic Day. Supreme Court has scheduled hearing for January 18. Even as agitating farmers demand complete repeal of laws, various farmer organisations have come in support of three laws, while maintaining that laws are beneficial for agriculture sector.

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