Capt Amarinder Singh thanks Modi on repeal of farm laws, sets the tone for his possible future alliance with BJP

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 19

Setting the tone for his possible future alliance with BJP in the coming Punjab Assembly elections, former CM Capt Amarinder Singh while thanking PM Narendra Modi for repealing the farm laws said he was looking forward to working closely with the BJP for development of farmers.

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Amarinder has already said that he would go in for an alliance with the BJP or the breakaway faction of the Akalis, subject to favourable solution to the stir over farm laws.

In a tweet, Amarinder said, “Great news! Thankful to PM @narendramodi ji for acceding to the demands of every punjabi & repealing the 3 black laws on the pious occasion of #GuruNanakJayanti. I am sure the central govt will continue to work in tandem for the development of Kisani!”

He said, “I’d been pursuing the matter with Centre for last 1+ year & had met @narendramodi ji @AmitShah ji requesting them to heed the voice of our annadaatas. Really happy they’ve heard farmers & understood our concerns,” said the former CM.