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New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The women wing of the Congress has decided to observe "Mahila Kisan Diwas" (Women Farmers' Day) on Monday, to show solidarity with the thousands of farmers' protesting against the three controversial farm laws.
All India Mahila Congress president Sushmita Dev said: "The All India Mahila Congress which has been at the forefront of the fight for women's rights wholeheartedly welcomes this and will support this call to observe Mahila Kisan Diwas."
The Congress' women wing said that the farmers have played a critical role in the fight for justice and have shown the country the importance of women in agriculture and in revolution.
They have not only left their homes to protest against the farm laws, but also worked to ensure more awareness amongst people on how these legislations will destroy their livelihood.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi and former party chief Rahul Gandhi joined the protest march here on Friday to show solidarity with the protesting farmers.
Speaking on the occasion, Rahul Gandhi said: "Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not respect the farmers... the party is in farmerss support till these laws are withdrawn."
Slamming the BJP, the Congress leader said the government is working for businessmen and these laws are not in favour of the farmers.
The Congress on Friday staged protests at all Raj Bhavans (Governor's House) across the country and demanded the withdrawal of the farm laws.
