‘We have kept 4 areas that are strategic where bare minimum Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) will be maintained and rest privatised,’ Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared.
Farmers also ramped up vigil at the protest site with more stick-carrying volunteers taking regular rounds, in the backdrop of a violent protest by ‘locals’ on Friday.
Reacting to the arrest of freelance journalist Mandeep Punia, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted, ‘Those who fear truth arrest honest journalists’.
Many farmers were injured due to tear gas shells and stampedes. Many suffered from burning eyes. Hands of two were badly damaged and there were many with fractures.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, Rahul said: “ The only solution is to repeal the[farm] laws. We need conversation (with the farmers) and solution to this problem”.
Two pleas were filed in SC over the tractor rally violence, one seeking setting up of a commission, while other urged it to direct media not to declare farmers as “terrorist” without any evidence.
Rahul Gandhi turned in a confident, polished performance, appealing to Tamil pride and sentiments, while at the same time attacking Modi for ignoring the state.
After talking to the protesters and the public at large, one thing became very clear: they do not believe in this regime anymore. The trust deficit is tremendous
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