The Lok Sabha has resumed general discussion on Union Budget for 2021-22. Participating in the discussion, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said small farmers stand to lose from the new farm laws. He alleged that corporates can now start unlimited hoarding in India and can store as much food grains, fruits and vegetables as they want. He accused that the farm laws are aimed at ending the Essential Commodities Act.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said he sees hope for a new and stronger India in the Budget. He said the Budget will set the path to make India an economic and manufacturing powerhouse. He also criticized Congress for opposing the farm laws saying the party is spreading lies that MSP will be done away with. Congress MPs staged a walkout in Lok Sabha amid the discussion on the Budget. The discussion is underway.</span><br />
News On AIR | February 11, 2021 7:22 PM
General discussion on Union Budget for 2021-22 underway in Lok Sabha