Chennai, Nov 19 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President
M K Stalin and leaders of various political parties welcomed Prime
Minister Narendra Modi's decision to repeal the three farm laws and
termed it as a victory for the peaceful agitations launched by the
farmers.
In a series of tweets, Mr Stalin said "I wholeheartedly welcome Mr Modi's
announcement to withdraw the three anti-farmer laws. History teaches us
that people's wishes shall prevail in a democracy."
"I congratulate all the farmers and bow down to their determination for
having achieved this through Gandhian means", he added.
Mr Stalin said he takes pride for standing with the farmers during the
agitation and recalled the resolution adopted in the State Assembly
demanding repeal of the three Farm laws.
Meanwhile, Municipal Administration Minister K N Nehru said it was
Mr Stalin who had first demanded the repeal of the three farm laws.
"Repeal of farms laws is a victory for the farmers", he told reporters.
DMK Lok Sabha member and Women's Wing leader Kanimozhi said
"withdrawal of farm laws is a big victory for the our farmers and a great
victory for our democracy."
“It restores our faith that the king’s voice should echo the voice of the
people,” she added.
PMK Founder S.Ramadoss also welcomed Mr Modi's announcement
to repeal the Farm laws and said it would be beneficial to the farmers.
Pointing out that nearly 150 farmers have lost their lives during their more
than one year long agitations, he said the withdrawal of the laws is a victory
for them.
Meanwhile, various farmers associations celebrated Mr Modi's announcement
by bursting crackers and distributing sweets in Trichy and Cauvery delta areas.
Led by Farmer's Association leader Ayyakannu, farmers hailed the repeal of the
laws and raised slogans in support of the farmers for their peaceful protest which
led to the repeal of the three laws.
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