Indian PM Narendra Modi has announced the repeal of three controversial farm laws after a year of protests. Farmers say the laws will allow the entry of private players in farming and that will hurt their income. Farm unions will see this as a huge victory. Mr Modi said the new farm laws were meant to strengthen the small farmers. On the occasion of Guru Purab, the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws,” he added.

Source: The Nation November 19, 2021 06:06 UTC