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Govt To Take Firm Decision On ‘Anti-Farmer Agriculture Laws’: CM Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah, Karnataka's chief minister, said the government would make a decision on the anti-farmer laws implemented by the previous BJP government.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the government will take a firm decision on the anti-farmer agricultural laws implemented by the previous BJP government in the state.

Speaking to a delegation of farmers led by legislators B R Patil and Darshan Puttannaiah, who met him today, Siddaramaiah said the government will take decisions to protect the interest of farmers.

“The Land Reforms Act has been discussed and a clear decision will be taken within the next session. There was a discussion in the House today about the amendment of the APMC Act. He said that a separate meeting will be held to discuss the problems of farmers in detail,” a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s office said.