Kerala to hold special assembly session on Dec 23 to reject Centre's three contentious farm bills

The decision was taken at a high-level cabinet meeting held today, and since the ruling left and the opposition is in agreement, the session is just a formality

Following the Punjab model, Kerala will try to pass a unanimous resolution against the three-contentious farm laws brought by the BJP-led Centre. A special cabinet meeting held today has decided to hold an assembly session on Wednesday, December 23, before the scheduled budget session.

“Kerala cabinet has decided to convene a special assembly session on December 23 before the scheduled budget session to discuss and reject the three controversial farm laws. Kerala stands in solidarity with the agitating farmers,” said Finance Minister Thomas Isaac.

Kerala cabinet decided to convene a special session of the legislative assembly on 23rd December before the scheduled budget session to discuss and reject the controversial farm laws. Kerala in total solidarity with the farmer’s struggle.
— Thomas Isaac (@drthomasisaac) December 21, 2020

The one-hour long assembly session is restricted at dealing with only the farm bills. Reportedly, the assembly aims at rejecting the Centre’s three farm laws that have sparked nationwide protests. Interestingly, the ruling LDF and the opposition UDF agree that the bills have to be rejected and their respective leaders Pinarayi Vijayan and Ramesh Chennithala have to have an agreement on the matter.

However, it will be interesting to know what O Rajagopal, the lone BJP MLA, will have to say on this matter at the special session.