Parliament Live updates: PM Narendra Modi committed towards welfare of farmers, says Union Agriculture Minister

Opposition MPs continue to target the central government over its handling of farmers agitation as proceedings of Rajya Sabha began on Friday. BSP MP Satish Chandra Misra attacked the government in the centre over massive security arrangements at the protest site and its handling of farmers issues.

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Opposition MPs continue to target the central government over its handling of farmers agitation as proceedings of Rajya Sabha began on Friday. BSP MP Satish Chandra Misra attacked the government in the centre over massive security arrangement at the protest site and its handling of farmers issues.

Taking a jibe at the government, he stated that nails and barricades should have been placed at Pakistan border and not at Delhi borders. He also accused the government of human rights violation for removing portable toilets, drinking water facilities and suspension of the internet, and requested to repeal the three farm laws. 

Meanwhile, the BJP today issued a three-line whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House from February 8-12 to support government's stand.

Stay tuned with the live blog of Zee News for latest updates related to Parliament proceedings around farmers' protest.

05 February 2021

12:59 IST

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar says in Rajya Sabha: We have started to provide MSP, 50 per cent more than the production cost. Also, Rs 1 lakh crore agriculture infrastructure fund has been given under Atmanirbhar package. We have tried to ensure the requisite investment reaches the agriculture sector. Our efforts are that farmers' incomes are doubled and contribution of agriculture to GDP increases rapidly. These agriculture laws are also an important step in this direction. I want to tell his House and farmers that PM Modi is committed towards welfare of farmers.

12:58 IST

Union Agriculture Minister NarendraTomar speaks on farmers agitation:

Farmers are being misled that others would occupy their land if these laws are implemented. Let me know if there is a single provision in Contract Farming law which allows any trader to snatch away the land of any farmer. Our focus is to bring positive change in farmers' lives. Who would have thought that fruits and vegetables will be transported by rail? 100 Kisan Rails, that are in a way mobile cold storage, have been started. They are helping farmers get a fair price for their produce. I made it clear that if the government is ready to make amendments, it doesn't mean there is any problem in farm laws. People in a particular state are misinformed.

12:57 IST

Congress and Shiv Sena have given adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha, "demanding repealing of three farm laws in view of farmers’ agitation".

12:57 IST

Saugata Ray, Trinamool Congress MP has given adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over alleged 'repression of farmers by Police with the use of bar wires, spikes, trenches.'

12:55 IST

N K Premachandran, RSP MP has given adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha 'demanding discussion on the ongoing farmers’ protest in Delhi borders'.

12:55 IST

It is a matter of concern that SC keeps constitutional matter pending for a long time. When constitutional matters demand urgent hearing and decision, long delays and kicking of the bucket down the road by the judiciary creates conflict, tension, and distrust: Congress MP Anand Sharma

12:54 IST

I appeal from this floor that the constitutionality of laws whether is it CAA or the farm laws must be decided immediately. Parliament should take note of this: Congress MP Anand Sharma in Rajya Sabha

12:54 IST

Farmers were forced to fight for their rights and to get justice. Government of India is responsible for the situation that has arisen. I want to pay tributes to the 194 farmers who died during the protests: Congress MP Anand Sharma in Rajya Sabha

12:51 IST

Congress MP Anand Sharma speaks on farmers agitation:

We express sympathies for police personnel and officers who were injured during the Jan 26 violence. No one has the right to attack those who are discharging their duties. The Red Fort incident has sent shockwaves across the nation and it should be investigated: Anand Sharma

12:51 IST

I made it clear that if Govt is ready to make amendments, it doesn't mean there is any problem in farm laws. People in a particular state are misinformed: Union Agriculture Minister NS Tomar in Parliament

11:05 IST

Notice of amendments to Motion of Thanks on President’s address given by Digvijay Singh, KK Ragesh, T Siva, M Shanmugam, KC Venugopal, V Vijaysai Reddy, Deepender Hooda, Vishambhar Prasad Yadav, Chhaya Verma, and Elamaram Kareem in Rajya Sabha.

11:04 IST

You (govt) have dug up trenches to suppress farmers' stir. You've not done it for them, but for yourself. You snapped their water and electricity supplies and even removed toilets, without thinking that women are also there. This is a human rights violation: BSP MP Satish Mishra

11:04 IST

BSP MP Satish Mishra attacks government over handling of farmers agitation

Nails have been fixed near the protest sites. I think the government would not have made this kind of preparation at Pakistan border as it is doing at Delhi borders. Annadatas are being called the enemy of the nation. I urge you to shun ego and repeal the three laws: BSP MP Satish Mishra

11:02 IST

BJP has issued a three-line whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House from Feb 8 to Feb 12 to support government's stand.

11:02 IST

Budget Session 2021: Proceedings of Rajya Sabha begin