Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that the government should give up its
arrogance and accept the farmers’ demands to repeal the three farm laws, PTI
reported. The 50-year-old accused the government of showing indifference towards the farmers’
wishes which claimed the lives of over 60 farmers.

“The Modi government’s apathy and arrogance have claimed the lives
of over 60 farmers. Instead of wiping their tears, the government of India
(GOI) is busy attacking them with tear gas. Such brutality, just to promote
crony capitalists’ business interests. Repeal the anti-farm laws,” he said
on Twitter.

Gandhi posted a short poem in Hindi on the plight of the farmers
protesting at Delhi borders, braving the biting cold and heavy rainfall on
January 4.

The rains took down their tents, but failed to bring down their spirits.
The farmers used tarpaulin sheets for shelter and continued with their protests.

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The seventh round of talks on December 4 between the Union government
and protesting farmers’ unions ended in an impasse as both sides refused to
move from their original stands.

Farmers have been protesting against the three farm laws passed last
year in Parliament and are demanding their withdrawal since 40 days. The
Congress is supporting the farmers’ agitation and their demand.