COURTESY HT AUG 29

Punjab House passes resolution against Centre’s farm ordinances
HT Correspondent

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Chandigarh : Punjab assembly on Friday passed a resolution rejecting the farm ordinances promulgated by the Centre during a specially convened one-day session amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh moved the resolution which was supported by the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Lok Insaaf Party (LIP). However, it was opposed by the BJP.

The chief minister said the assembly was seriously concerned about apprehensions caused by the ordinances related to the farm sector.

He described these ordinances as a “direct encroachment upon the functions of the states and against the spirit of cooperative federalism enshrined in the Constitution” and said it will promote distress sale.

The House also unanimously passed seven bills. The 12th session of the 15th Punjab assembly began at 11 am and was adjourned sine die at 2.10pm.

Fifty-six legislators were present in the 117-member House, where strict protocols were put in place in view of the COVID-19 pandemic