Bhubaneswar, Nov 20: Congress and farmers’ organizations on Saturday observed “Kisan Vijay Diwas” across the country over the repeal of farm laws.

Terming the repeal of Centre’s three farm laws as the victory of farmers’ struggle, the Congress paid homage to those who lost their lives during the agitation. Congress party observed ‘Kisan Vijay Diwas’ all over the states to mark the victory of the farmers’ struggle against the three laws.

On this occasion, a programme was held at the state Congress headquarters in Uttar Pradesh where earthen lamps were lit and floral tributes were paid to the farmers who lost their lives during the farmers’ agitation.

Kisan Vijay Diwas has also been observed in Odisha’s Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Jajpur. Farmer’s outfits including Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan along with Left Parties and State Congress demonstrated in this connection and demanded the withdrawal of cases lodged against the agitating farmers.