Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter and said, "The agriculture laws are a death sentence to our farmers. Their voice is crushed in Parliament and outside". 

The peasants, who are often described as the backbone of the country, are now voicing against what they claim would affect their livelihoods and make them more vulnerable.

Amid the nationwide agitation from the farmers, the farm bills were passed at the Parliament and would go for the presidential consent following which it would get enacted as law. 

Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that these bills will increase competition and promote private investment which will help in the development of farm infrastructure and generate employment. 

Congress MLA Srinivas Murthy, whose nephew Naveen was arrested in the case said, "Let's teach them a lesson for those who made mistakes through legal means. We will stand with you and I will stand with you. I request our Muslim friends to please remain peaceful".

The meeting has come at a high time when the Washermenpet area in Chennai has been witnessing intense protests from thousands of Muslim men and women.

IT authorities had visited Vijay's residence days after the department carried out the raid in the residence of Lalit Kumar, who is the co-producer of the 'Master' movie.

The Muslim members in the ADMK party have been staying off from involving in active politics and the situation persists across the state.

The meeting had the members from Ahlus Sunnath Wal Jama'ath and it had lasted for over an hour during which the leaders laid down their perspective of the act.

Union Ministry of Home Affairs said that there was no major incident and violence reported from Northeast Delhi in the last 36 hours.