LIVE: PM Modi repeals three farm laws

Hope PM Modi learnt lessons, leave aside arrogance: Sonia Gandhi after repeal of farm laws

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday night hailed the Modi government's decision to cancel the three controversial farm laws, calling it the victory of the struggle and willpower of 62 crore farmers.

The "anti-farming laws have lost and the annadata (farmer) has emerged victorious", she said, calling them "anti-farmer, anti-labourer conspiracy... (and) arrogance of dictatorial rulers".

Gandhi highlighted the importance of the MSP system for the farmers and said they will continue to protest even after the three laws are repealed.

No alliance with BJP in Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal chief after farm laws cancelled

Even as the Centre repealed the farm laws, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) former ally from Punjab - the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-has denied possibility of any further alliance.

Last year, the Akali Dal had pulled out its lone minister - Harsimrat Kaur Badal - from the ruling NDA amid differences over the farm laws.

On Friday, party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal dismissed the possibility of a tie-up in Punjab.

Happy reactions to farm laws repeal in Punjab and among Sikhs

Sad, shameful and absolutely unfair: Kangana Ranaut

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut reacted saying, "Sad, shameful and absolutely unfair... If people on the street have started to make laws and not the chosen government in the parliament then even this is a jihadi nation.... Congratulations to all who wanted it like this."

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Statesmanlike move: Amit Shah lauds PM Modi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "PM @narendramodi’s announcement relating to the farm laws is a welcome and statesmanlike move. As the Prime Minister pointed out in his address, the Government of India will keep serving our farmers and always support them in their endeavours."

Farmers' protest finally triumphed: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted, "The year-long farmers' protest has finally triumphed. Indian farmers have scripted one of the brightest chapters in the history of class struggles. Salutes to the martyrs, farmers and organisations who fought with unmatched resoluteness and undying spirit."

Will wait till farm laws repealed in Parliament: Rakesh Tikait

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) president Rakesh Tikait has said the protests will be called off only after the farm laws are repealed in Parliament. 

He tweeted, "The agitation will not be withdrawn immediately, we will wait for the day when agricultural laws will be repealed in Parliament. Along with MSP, the government should also discuss other issues of farmers."

Farmers taught Modi govt a lesson: CPI-M

The CPI-M has put up a tweet which reads, "Kisans have taught Modi Govt a fitting lesson - dictatorship does not work! We Remember and pay homage to the Kisan Martyrs!"

Victory of farmers and country: Tejashwi Yadav

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav tweeted, "It's the victory of farmers and the country. It's the defeat of capitalists, their protectors and the government."

Victory of farmers: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, Mamata Banerjee, tweeted, "My heartfelt congratulations to every single farmer who fought relentlessly and were not fazed by the cruelty with which @BJP4India treated you. This is YOUR VICTORY! My deepest condolences to everyone who lost their loved ones in this fight."

Win against injustice: Rahul Gandhi

Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Farmers have made arrogance bow down. Congratulations for the win against injustice. Jai Hind. Jai Hind's farmers."

Decided to repeal farm laws: PM Modi

In a national address, Modi, the top leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said, "Today, I want to tell everyone that we have decided to repeal all three farm laws."

"We will finish the process to repeal the law in the upcoming Parliament session."