Updated: December 14, 2020 1:02:32 pm
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement of a fast day in support of the hunger strike by farmers union leaders was nothing more than “hypocrisy”. (GDP / Archive)
Attacking Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his support of the hunger strike Called by farmers’ union leaders protesting against the Center’s new agricultural laws, union minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday it was nothing but “hypocrisy.”
“@ArvindKejriwal, this is your hypocrisy. He promised to amend the APMC Act in the Punjab assembly elections. He notified a farm bill in Delhi in November 2020 and he is fasting today. Nothing but hypocrisy, ”Javadekar tweeted.
.@ArvindKejriwal this is your hypocrisy. He promised to amend the APMC Act in the Punjab assembly elections. He notified a farm bill in Delhi in November 2020 and he is fasting today. Nothing but hypocrisy.@AamAadmiParty @ BJP4India
– Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 14, 2020
On Monday, Kejriwal appealed to people to fast from wherever they were in support of protesting farmers and claimed that farmers will win in the end. Kejriwal is also holding a one-day fast in support of the farmers’ protest on Monday.
Peasant leaders are observing a one-day hunger strike as part of their protest against the three new agricultural laws. The prime minister also urged Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters and the country’s people to join in the farmers’ agitation.
“Fasting is sacred. Wherever you are, fast for our peasant brothers. Pray to God for the success of your fight. In the end, the farmers will definitely win, ”he tweeted Monday morning.
उपवास पवित्र होता है। आप जहां हैं, वहीं हमारे किसान भाइयों के लिए उपवास कीजिए। प्रभु से उनके संघर्ष की सफलता की प्रार्थना कीजिए। अंत में किसानों की अवश्य जीत होगी।
– Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 14, 2020
Interestingly, the Delhi government had earlier this month notified one of three laws that has sparked protests from farmers: the Agricultural Products Trade and Trade (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance 2020, which allows trade in grains and poultry outside of APMC mandis facilities. Despite this, Kejriwal called the laws enacted by the Center “anti-farmer” and demanded their repeal.
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