Jacob Rees-Mogg, in response to demands for a debate over the issue in the chamber from Opposition Labour MPs on Thursday, acknowledged that the issue is a "matter of concern" for the Commons and across constituencies in the UK and that Britain will continue to champion human rights globally, including through its current chairmanship of the United Nations.
“This agitation will continue until the Government of India talks to the committee and arrives at an agreement. Till that time, farmers will not return home,” he said addressing a “mahapanchayat” organised by the “Dalal Khap 84” near the Tikri border.
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Chairperson Priyank Kanungo told PTI that the memorandum has been received and they are examining the matter.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a public rally in Sri Ganganagar’s Padampura on February 12. While addressing the rally, Rahul Gandhi said that farming business belongs to 40% of India’s population and the day this business goes into the hands of 1 or 2 people that day India will receive a massive set back. “This isn't farmers' agitation but the agitation of India. Farmers have shown the light in the darkness,” he added.
He said the agitation against the laws will spread in the country as it is not linked to farmers alone. It is the issue of labourers, traders, small and medium businessmen and the middle class, he said.