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Narendra Singh Tomar Given Additional Charge of Food Processing Ministry
After accepting Harsimrat Kaur Badal's resignation, President Ram Nath Kovind on September 18 appointed Union Minister Narendra Tomar to additionally take care of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur has resigned after the Centre introduced three new farm bills in the Parliament lately. However, SAD will continue to be a part of the National Democratic Alliance.
Tags: Harsimrat Kaur, Ministry, Food Processing Industries, BJP, NDA, SAD
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Central Government Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal Resigns Over New Farm Bills
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigned from the Union minister post after the party faced strong opposition from the farmers of Haryana and Punjab over the Centre's new agricultural bills. SAD party chief Sukhbir Badal said that the party will support the government from outside but would not support the bill. Reportedly, the new farm bill seeks to deregulate agricultural food items.
Tags: Shiromani Akali Dal, Harsimrat Kaur, BJP, Farm Bill
Courtesy: NDTV
