Explainer | Why are the Agriculture Bills being opposedDeath warrant: CongressThe Rajya Sabha saw a peaceful debate till 1 p.m., when the proceedings were scheduled to end. Congress MP Pratap Singh Bajwa said his party would not sign the “death warrant” of farmers. Among the BJP allies and friendly parties, the JD(U) and the YSR Congress supported the Bills. Biju Janata Dal MP Amar Patnaik said the Bills had good intent but ignored the implementation problems. Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, TMC members Dola Sen and Arpita Ghosh marched into the well of the House raising slogans against the legislations.

Source: The Hindu September 20, 2020 09:37 UTC