President Ram Nath Kovind condemns violence on Republic Day
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday strongly defended the three contentious agri laws that have sparked intense protests from a section of farmers, and slammed as "'very unfortunate" the violence during the farmers' tractor parade on Republic Day.
He also noted that the new agri laws have immediately benefited 10 crore small farmers.
In his customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the Budget session, Kovind said the "insult" to the tricolour and Republic Day during the January 26 protests was "very unfortunate".
If the Constitution gives us the right to freedom of expression, it also reaches us to take laws and rules seriously, he said in his address that was boycotted by over 20 opposition parties in support of the demand of protesting farmers that the three laws be repealed.
Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu raised slogans like 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' during his address and demanded repeal of the three laws. Some opposition MPs were heard raising slogans in the Central Hall's gallery.
Noting that the Supreme Court has put the implementation of the three laws on hold, Kovind said the government will respect whatever is the decision of the apex court.
In his address, the President highlights the view of the government approved by the Union Cabinet.
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28-year-old youngster killed on spot after speeding jeep crashes into tree in Hassan
Hassan: A 28-year-old youngster was killed on the spot and three others grievously injured when the jeep they were traveling in rammed into a roadside tree near Malligevalu in Shankaranahalli of the taluk on Monday.
The deceased youth, identified as Nischit, was the son of Chandra, a teacher from Kongalli village in Arakalgud taluk. The injured Keerthi and Radhika were taken immediately to the Hassan District Hospital.
The vehicle, identified as a Thar jeep, was found to be completely damaged due to the impact of the collision. The accident is suspected to have occurred due to the excessively high speed of the vehicle.
Gorur Police have visited the accident site and held an inspection. Further investigation is underway.
