Congress to strengthen farmers' protest, Priyanka tells Punjab MPs

As Congress General Secretary, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed solidarity with farmers in their agitation against the controversial farm laws, MP Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed confidence in persuading the Centre to repeal the laws. Congress would further the plan for protest if the farmers' union meet with the Centre does not end up in a consensus.

New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Friday, met Punjab MPs and MLAs who have been protesting at Jantar Mantar for over a month seeking repeal of the three farm laws, at 12 Tughlaq lane here in Delhi.

The meeting was attended by MPs Ravneet Singh Bittu, Gurjit Singh Aujla, Jasbir Singh Gill and MLAs Kulbir Singh Zira and Raminder Singh Awla, to discuss the party's future strategy over the matter.

During the meeting, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra told the Punjab Congress leaders that there is no other way out to resolve this matter except the repeal of three laws. She said, "We will not withdraw the fight against farm laws. We will continue to stand by the farmers till their demands are met."

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Ravneet Singh Bittu said, earlier Priyanka intended not to render a political angle to the farmers' protest. As the farmers are dying at the borders, the limit has crossed. Therefore, Congress has decided to chalk out a strong strategy under the leadership of Priyanka and Rahul, to fight against these laws, he added.

He added that he is confident of disrupting the Central Government once the Congress gets down to streets.BJP Government would have to bow down as we strengthen our voice, he added.

"Priyanka expressed solidarity with the protesting farmers and told us that we are fighting for the rights of farmers," said Jasbir Singh Gill. He added that Congress has extended full support to the farmers.

Congress leaders had a discussion just ahead of the eighth round of talks between farmers' unions and representative of government over the three controversial farm laws. However, the Government has said it will consider making changes in laws but did not agree to repeal the laws.

In case, if the meeting between farmer unions and the Central Government does not end up in a consensus, then the Congress would plan a broad strategy to fight against these laws, said Gurjit Singh Aujla. "We are continuously demanding the Government to call Parliament Session. Until a session is called, how can this Government take back the laws?" he asked.