22:41 December 03
Bundelkhand farmers threaten to step up stir
The Bundelkhand Kisan Union (BKU) supported farmers' demand for convening a special session of Parliament to repeal the Centre's three farm laws and warned the government of intensifying their stir.
"The three laws passed by the Union government are anti-farmers. They will not help farmers in any way and will only force them to commit suicide," said BKU national president Vimal Kumar.
22:33 December 03
Hopeful of some conclusions in next meeting: Rakesh Tikait
Rakesh Tikait, the national spokesperson of Indian Farmers Union, said, "Along with the withdrawal of these three laws, we have demanded from the government that the new Electricity Act should also be not brought.
He further said, "The provision of punishment and fine for burning stubble, which has been made through the new ordinance, should also be withdrawn.
Tikait termed today's meeting as positive and hoped that the next meeting would definitely yield some conclusions.
22:15 December 03
'We are hopeful as talks with government made little progress'
Harjinder Singh Tanda, Azaad Kisan Sangharsh Committee member, said that talks with the government made little progress.
"In the half time it seemed that today's meeting will yield no result, in the second half, it seemed that there is a pressure of farmers' agitation on the govt. Talks were held in a conducive atmosphere," he said.
He further said, "We are hopeful. The laws are wrong. In the next meeting, we will put pressure on the government. They will have to say that they will take back the laws. In my opinion, it will be finalised in the meeting day after tomorrow."
22:14 December 03
Govt will contemplate about seeing that APMC is further strengthened: Agriculture Minister
After almost seven hours of meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar said that the govt is open to consider and discuss issues raised by farmers.
He said, "The government will contemplate about seeing that APMC is further strengthened & its usage increases. New laws lay down provision for Pvt mandis outside the purview of APMC. So, we'll also contemplate about having an equal tax for Pvt as well as mandis under AMPC Act."
He further said that the MSP will continue and the government will consider the demand for registration of traders.
18:39 December 03
Centre-farmer meeting concludes
The meeting of farmer leaders with the central government has concluded.
The next meeting to be held on December 5.
18:34 December 03
Meeting between farmers' leaders and Agriculture minister still on
The meeting between farmers' leaders and Agriculture minister is still going on at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.
Sources confirmed that farmer leaders are adamant on their demand that a special session of parliament be called and three farm acts be rolled back.
Farmers have already announced their future action plan that they will continue with the protest against farm acts.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha also warned the government that they will block all the highways connecting national capital.
17:26 December 03
Agitating farmers try to break police barricades at UP-Delhi border
Agitating farmers assembled at Ghazipur border (UP-Delhi border) and tried to break police barricades.
Whereas, farmers continue their protest at Dr Ambedkar Memorial Park in Noida.
Rajiv Malik, Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lokshakti) spokesperson, said, "Two members from our organisation participated in the talks with the govt today. We had a deep discussion on MSP".
17:06 December 03
Farmers from Delhi Dehat to join protest
To join the protest, farmers of at least 360 villages of Delhi Dehat are planning to head to Delhi.
Ram Kumar, chief of the Jat Mahasabha, said that farmers of Delhi will provide all kind of help to farmers who have come from different states to protest.
16:54 December 03
Shivraj Singh Chouhan blames Congress for farmers' agitation
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleged that the Congress has always opposed farmers.
"They're distressed, they're looking for some chaos. It was the same Congress that instigated farmers in Neemuch and Mandsaur and fanned violence. We will not let Congress do this at any cost in Madhya Pradesh," he said.
16:54 December 03
Calling farmers anti-nationals an insult: Sukhbir Badal
Sukhbir Singh Badal said, "There are elderly women in farmer protests. Do they look like Khalistanis? It is a way of calling farmers of the country as anti-nationals. This is an insult to the farmers. How dare they call our farmers anti-nationals?"
"Does BJP or anybody else have the right to declare anybody as anti-national? These people (farmers) have dedicated their entire life to the nation & now you are calling them anti-national. People who are calling them anti-nationals are actually anti-nationals," he added.
15:44 December 03
'We are not accepting food or tea offered by government'
Farmer leaders had food during the lunch break at Vigyan Bhawan where the talk with the government is underway.
A farmer leader says, "We are not accepting food or tea offered by the government. We have brought our own food".
15:37 December 03
Punjab sportspersons threaten to return Padma awards
To support farmers’ protest, Punjab sportspersons threatened to return their Padma awards to the President of India.
15:23 December 03
Bengal CM threatens countrywide protest if farm laws not repealed
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee threatened to launch a countrywide strike if the new farm laws are not repealed by the central government.
Taking to Twitter She said, "I am very much concerned about the farmers, their lives and livelihood. GOI must withdraw the anti-farmer bills. If they do not do so immediately we will agitate throughout the state and the country. From the very start, we have been strongly opposing these anti-farmer bills."
15:13 December 03
Punjab CM urges Shah to resolve issue as soon as possible
Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
After the meeting, the Punjab CM said, "I reiterated my opposition in my meeting with Home Minister & requested him to resolve the issue as it affects the economy of my state & security of the nation."
14:51 December 03
MP Sukhdev Dhindsa returns Padma Bhushan
Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa returned his Padma Bhushan award to oppose farm laws.
13:44 December 03
Faridabad Palwal Border Sealed following Farmers Protest
13:31 December 03
Discussion is going on between farmers & Centre, there's nothing for me to resolve. I reiterated my opposition in my meeting with Home Minister & requested him to resolve the issue as it affects the economy of my state & security of the nation: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
13:27 December 03
Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar meets protesting farmers at Singhu border. "If Govt becomes dictator then people should come out on the streets. Govt should stop shaming this movement. We're here to support our farmers & will stand by them till the end," he said.
12:51 December 03
Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan to protest "the betrayal of the farmers by govt of India"
12:43 December 03
Farmer leaders at Vigyan Bhawan for the fourth round of talks with the government on farm laws Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar says, "I'm hoping for a positive outcome," ahead of meeting with farmer leaders.
11:57 December 03
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh reaches New Delhi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah over farmer protests.
11:57 December 03
We are hopeful that the talks will be productive. If our demands are not met then the farmers will take part in the Republic Day parade held in Delhi: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikat at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.
11:49 December 03
Farmer leaders arrived at Vigyan Bhawan for their meeting with the government over recently passed farm laws
11:46 December 03
The elderly farmers protesting at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Delhi's Burari on Thursday said they have no hopes from the meeting with the Centre scheduled later in the day to resolve their issues.
A delegation of farmers is scheduled to meet Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters in the wee hours of the eighth day of protest, 69-year-old Gyan Singh from Punjab said, "Earlier also several such meetings happened but no solutions came in our favour. We have no hopes from the meetings today. The government must think about our interest else we will stay here longer."
Balbinder Singh, 76, who also came from Punjab said that farmers will leave the national capital immediately if their demands are accepted by the Centre.
"Our decision completely depends on how the government is settling the issue. We'll stay here till our issues are resolved," Balbinder Singh.
"Our issues are not limited to the demand for minimum support price (MSP) but the entire bill," said Kalabjit Singh, the 70-year-old farmer from Mansa district of Punjab.
11:37 December 03
Govt hopes meeting with farmers will be successful, says MoS Som Prakash
The government is hopeful that the meeting with representatives of protesting farmers, scheduled for later today, will be successful, said Som Prakash, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry on Thursday.
"We are hopeful that the meeting will be successful. The aim of holding a dialogue is to find a solution," Prakash said.
The MoS said the Government will hold "point by point discussion" with the farmers to reach a solution.
"Government will hold talks with farmers with an open heart in the interest of the nation," he stated further.
11:18 December 03
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar left from his residence to meet protesting farmers.He is scheduled to meet farmer leaders today
10:44 December 03
Farmers continue their protest against Centre's farm laws, at Delhi's Gazipur border with Uttar Pradesh
10:43 December 03
Chilla Border-one carriageway from Delhi to Noida has been opened for traffic. However, another carriageway from Noida to Delhi is still closed: Delhi Traffic Police
10:42 December 03
Mahapanchayat held in support of farmers
A Mahapanchayat was held in Sir Chhotu Ram Bhavan in Gurugram in support of farmers.
The farmers who took part in the meeting, in a note, warned the government that if the talks with the government do not yield meaningful results soon, all the areas adjoining Gurugram like the Singhu and UP borders will be sealed.
10:27 December 03
Taxi drivers in Delhi are protesting in support of farmers' strike. The drivers said that we request the prime minister, home minister and agriculture minister to revoke these laws. The corporate sector is destroying us.
10:05 December 03
A group of farmers sing and protest at Singhu-Delhi border
10:01 December 03
Volunteers from a gurudwara in Ghaziabad distribute tea to protesting farmers stationed at Delhi-Ghazipur border A delegation of farmers will meet Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today.
09:52 December 03
Farmers' leaders depart from Singhu border for their meeting the government on farm laws
A farmer leader says, "35 leaders are going to meet the government. We are educated farmers, we know what is good for us. We want these laws to be withdrawn."
09:35 December 03
Heavy security deployment continues at Singhuborder with Haryana A delegation of farmers will meet Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today.
09:29 December 03
Centre trying to divide farmers: SS Subhran
The Centre is trying to divide the farmers. We won't attend any meeting called by the Govt until PM Modi doesn't hold a meeting with leaders of all 507 farmers' unions: SS Subhran, Joint Secy, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Punjab, at Singhu border
09:29 December 03
Group of farmers from Rajasthan join the protest at Singhu
A group of farmers from Rajasthan join the protest at Singhu (Delhi-Haryana) border against Centre's farm laws A farmer says, "Around 500 farmers from Rajasthan are reaching here soon. PM said many times that MSP will be protected. So, what's the problem in putting it in writing?"
07:47 December 03
Farmers Mahapanchayat to be held at UP Gate today
Naresh Tikait, National president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, will address the Mahapanchayat of farmers at UP Gate on Thursday. The Mahapanchayat will also include officials of the union including from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Important decisions can be taken about the movement by the Bharatiya Kisan Union in the Mahapanchayat to be held.
07:44 December 03
The chilla border on Noida link road is closed for traffic due to farmers protests near Gautam Budh Dwar. Tikri border, Jharoda Border, Jhatikra Border are closed for any Traffic Movement. Badusarai Border is open only for two-wheeler traffic: Delhi Traffic Police.
07:34 December 03
Farmers stay put at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari, the government designated place for the protest. Delegation of farmers will meet Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today.
06:39 December 03
Ahead of fourth round of meeting with the Central government, spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union Rakesh Tikait on December 02 asked the farmer unions across the country to hit the streets now. “A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister tomorrow.
If the government wants, it can resolve the issues. All farmer organisations across the country should hit the streets now,” said Tikat on farmers protest.
06:18 December 03
Farmers' stir LIVE Updates
Delegation of farmers to meet Agriculture Minister today
New Delhi: A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday, said Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union while adding that all farmer organisations across the country should hit the streets now.
"A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister tomorrow. If the government wants, it can resolve the issues. All farmer organisations across the country should hit the streets now," said Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union.
"These issues will be resolved as and when the government takes decisions accordingly. Further discussions will be held after tomorrow's (Thursday) talks," he added.
Several farmers from different parts of the country like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are marching towards Delhi to join the protest against new farm laws.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the government will hold another round of discussion with farmer leaders on Thursday in which both sides will present their views and it remains to be seen "to what extent issues can be resolved".
The minister said that the farm laws are in the interest of farmers and the reforms have been done after a long wait and the government is ready to address their concerns.
The government had held talks with farmer representatives on Tuesday. Tomar had said after the meeting that it was "good" and the farmer unions have been urged to share specific issues related to farm Acts which will be discussed during the fourth round of meeting on December 3.
22:41 December 03
Bundelkhand farmers threaten to step up stir
The Bundelkhand Kisan Union (BKU) supported farmers' demand for convening a special session of Parliament to repeal the Centre's three farm laws and warned the government of intensifying their stir.
"The three laws passed by the Union government are anti-farmers. They will not help farmers in any way and will only force them to commit suicide," said BKU national president Vimal Kumar.
22:33 December 03
Hopeful of some conclusions in next meeting: Rakesh Tikait
Rakesh Tikait, the national spokesperson of Indian Farmers Union, said, "Along with the withdrawal of these three laws, we have demanded from the government that the new Electricity Act should also be not brought.
He further said, "The provision of punishment and fine for burning stubble, which has been made through the new ordinance, should also be withdrawn.
Tikait termed today's meeting as positive and hoped that the next meeting would definitely yield some conclusions.
22:15 December 03
'We are hopeful as talks with government made little progress'
Harjinder Singh Tanda, Azaad Kisan Sangharsh Committee member, said that talks with the government made little progress.
"In the half time it seemed that today's meeting will yield no result, in the second half, it seemed that there is a pressure of farmers' agitation on the govt. Talks were held in a conducive atmosphere," he said.
He further said, "We are hopeful. The laws are wrong. In the next meeting, we will put pressure on the government. They will have to say that they will take back the laws. In my opinion, it will be finalised in the meeting day after tomorrow."
22:14 December 03
Govt will contemplate about seeing that APMC is further strengthened: Agriculture Minister
After almost seven hours of meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar said that the govt is open to consider and discuss issues raised by farmers.
He said, "The government will contemplate about seeing that APMC is further strengthened & its usage increases. New laws lay down provision for Pvt mandis outside the purview of APMC. So, we'll also contemplate about having an equal tax for Pvt as well as mandis under AMPC Act."
He further said that the MSP will continue and the government will consider the demand for registration of traders.
18:39 December 03
Centre-farmer meeting concludes
The meeting of farmer leaders with the central government has concluded.
The next meeting to be held on December 5.
18:34 December 03
Meeting between farmers' leaders and Agriculture minister still on
The meeting between farmers' leaders and Agriculture minister is still going on at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.
Sources confirmed that farmer leaders are adamant on their demand that a special session of parliament be called and three farm acts be rolled back.
Farmers have already announced their future action plan that they will continue with the protest against farm acts.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha also warned the government that they will block all the highways connecting national capital.
17:26 December 03
Agitating farmers try to break police barricades at UP-Delhi border
Agitating farmers assembled at Ghazipur border (UP-Delhi border) and tried to break police barricades.
Whereas, farmers continue their protest at Dr Ambedkar Memorial Park in Noida.
Rajiv Malik, Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lokshakti) spokesperson, said, "Two members from our organisation participated in the talks with the govt today. We had a deep discussion on MSP".
17:06 December 03
Farmers from Delhi Dehat to join protest
To join the protest, farmers of at least 360 villages of Delhi Dehat are planning to head to Delhi.
Ram Kumar, chief of the Jat Mahasabha, said that farmers of Delhi will provide all kind of help to farmers who have come from different states to protest.
16:54 December 03
Shivraj Singh Chouhan blames Congress for farmers' agitation
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleged that the Congress has always opposed farmers.
"They're distressed, they're looking for some chaos. It was the same Congress that instigated farmers in Neemuch and Mandsaur and fanned violence. We will not let Congress do this at any cost in Madhya Pradesh," he said.
16:54 December 03
Calling farmers anti-nationals an insult: Sukhbir Badal
Sukhbir Singh Badal said, "There are elderly women in farmer protests. Do they look like Khalistanis? It is a way of calling farmers of the country as anti-nationals. This is an insult to the farmers. How dare they call our farmers anti-nationals?"
"Does BJP or anybody else have the right to declare anybody as anti-national? These people (farmers) have dedicated their entire life to the nation & now you are calling them anti-national. People who are calling them anti-nationals are actually anti-nationals," he added.
15:44 December 03
'We are not accepting food or tea offered by government'
Farmer leaders had food during the lunch break at Vigyan Bhawan where the talk with the government is underway.
A farmer leader says, "We are not accepting food or tea offered by the government. We have brought our own food".
15:37 December 03
Punjab sportspersons threaten to return Padma awards
To support farmers’ protest, Punjab sportspersons threatened to return their Padma awards to the President of India.
15:23 December 03
Bengal CM threatens countrywide protest if farm laws not repealed
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee threatened to launch a countrywide strike if the new farm laws are not repealed by the central government.
Taking to Twitter She said, "I am very much concerned about the farmers, their lives and livelihood. GOI must withdraw the anti-farmer bills. If they do not do so immediately we will agitate throughout the state and the country. From the very start, we have been strongly opposing these anti-farmer bills."
15:13 December 03
Punjab CM urges Shah to resolve issue as soon as possible
Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
After the meeting, the Punjab CM said, "I reiterated my opposition in my meeting with Home Minister & requested him to resolve the issue as it affects the economy of my state & security of the nation."
14:51 December 03
MP Sukhdev Dhindsa returns Padma Bhushan
Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa returned his Padma Bhushan award to oppose farm laws.
13:44 December 03
Faridabad Palwal Border Sealed following Farmers Protest
13:31 December 03
Discussion is going on between farmers & Centre, there's nothing for me to resolve. I reiterated my opposition in my meeting with Home Minister & requested him to resolve the issue as it affects the economy of my state & security of the nation: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
13:27 December 03
Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar meets protesting farmers at Singhu border. "If Govt becomes dictator then people should come out on the streets. Govt should stop shaming this movement. We're here to support our farmers & will stand by them till the end," he said.
12:51 December 03
Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan to protest "the betrayal of the farmers by govt of India"
12:43 December 03
Farmer leaders at Vigyan Bhawan for the fourth round of talks with the government on farm laws Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar says, "I'm hoping for a positive outcome," ahead of meeting with farmer leaders.
11:57 December 03
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh reaches New Delhi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah over farmer protests.
11:57 December 03
We are hopeful that the talks will be productive. If our demands are not met then the farmers will take part in the Republic Day parade held in Delhi: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikat at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.
11:49 December 03
Farmer leaders arrived at Vigyan Bhawan for their meeting with the government over recently passed farm laws
11:46 December 03
The elderly farmers protesting at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Delhi's Burari on Thursday said they have no hopes from the meeting with the Centre scheduled later in the day to resolve their issues.
A delegation of farmers is scheduled to meet Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters in the wee hours of the eighth day of protest, 69-year-old Gyan Singh from Punjab said, "Earlier also several such meetings happened but no solutions came in our favour. We have no hopes from the meetings today. The government must think about our interest else we will stay here longer."
Balbinder Singh, 76, who also came from Punjab said that farmers will leave the national capital immediately if their demands are accepted by the Centre.
"Our decision completely depends on how the government is settling the issue. We'll stay here till our issues are resolved," Balbinder Singh.
"Our issues are not limited to the demand for minimum support price (MSP) but the entire bill," said Kalabjit Singh, the 70-year-old farmer from Mansa district of Punjab.
11:37 December 03
Govt hopes meeting with farmers will be successful, says MoS Som Prakash
The government is hopeful that the meeting with representatives of protesting farmers, scheduled for later today, will be successful, said Som Prakash, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry on Thursday.
"We are hopeful that the meeting will be successful. The aim of holding a dialogue is to find a solution," Prakash said.
The MoS said the Government will hold "point by point discussion" with the farmers to reach a solution.
"Government will hold talks with farmers with an open heart in the interest of the nation," he stated further.
11:18 December 03
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar left from his residence to meet protesting farmers.He is scheduled to meet farmer leaders today
10:44 December 03
Farmers continue their protest against Centre's farm laws, at Delhi's Gazipur border with Uttar Pradesh
10:43 December 03
Chilla Border-one carriageway from Delhi to Noida has been opened for traffic. However, another carriageway from Noida to Delhi is still closed: Delhi Traffic Police
10:42 December 03
Mahapanchayat held in support of farmers
A Mahapanchayat was held in Sir Chhotu Ram Bhavan in Gurugram in support of farmers.
The farmers who took part in the meeting, in a note, warned the government that if the talks with the government do not yield meaningful results soon, all the areas adjoining Gurugram like the Singhu and UP borders will be sealed.
10:27 December 03
Taxi drivers in Delhi are protesting in support of farmers' strike. The drivers said that we request the prime minister, home minister and agriculture minister to revoke these laws. The corporate sector is destroying us.
10:05 December 03
A group of farmers sing and protest at Singhu-Delhi border
10:01 December 03
Volunteers from a gurudwara in Ghaziabad distribute tea to protesting farmers stationed at Delhi-Ghazipur border A delegation of farmers will meet Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today.
09:52 December 03
Farmers' leaders depart from Singhu border for their meeting the government on farm laws
A farmer leader says, "35 leaders are going to meet the government. We are educated farmers, we know what is good for us. We want these laws to be withdrawn."
09:35 December 03
Heavy security deployment continues at Singhuborder with Haryana A delegation of farmers will meet Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today.
09:29 December 03
Centre trying to divide farmers: SS Subhran
The Centre is trying to divide the farmers. We won't attend any meeting called by the Govt until PM Modi doesn't hold a meeting with leaders of all 507 farmers' unions: SS Subhran, Joint Secy, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Punjab, at Singhu border
09:29 December 03
Group of farmers from Rajasthan join the protest at Singhu
A group of farmers from Rajasthan join the protest at Singhu (Delhi-Haryana) border against Centre's farm laws A farmer says, "Around 500 farmers from Rajasthan are reaching here soon. PM said many times that MSP will be protected. So, what's the problem in putting it in writing?"
07:47 December 03
Farmers Mahapanchayat to be held at UP Gate today
Naresh Tikait, National president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, will address the Mahapanchayat of farmers at UP Gate on Thursday. The Mahapanchayat will also include officials of the union including from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Important decisions can be taken about the movement by the Bharatiya Kisan Union in the Mahapanchayat to be held.
07:44 December 03
The chilla border on Noida link road is closed for traffic due to farmers protests near Gautam Budh Dwar. Tikri border, Jharoda Border, Jhatikra Border are closed for any Traffic Movement. Badusarai Border is open only for two-wheeler traffic: Delhi Traffic Police.
07:34 December 03
Farmers stay put at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari, the government designated place for the protest. Delegation of farmers will meet Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today.
06:39 December 03
Ahead of fourth round of meeting with the Central government, spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union Rakesh Tikait on December 02 asked the farmer unions across the country to hit the streets now. “A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister tomorrow.
If the government wants, it can resolve the issues. All farmer organisations across the country should hit the streets now,” said Tikat on farmers protest.
06:18 December 03
Farmers' stir LIVE Updates
Delegation of farmers to meet Agriculture Minister today
New Delhi: A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday, said Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union while adding that all farmer organisations across the country should hit the streets now.
"A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister tomorrow. If the government wants, it can resolve the issues. All farmer organisations across the country should hit the streets now," said Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union.
"These issues will be resolved as and when the government takes decisions accordingly. Further discussions will be held after tomorrow's (Thursday) talks," he added.
Several farmers from different parts of the country like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are marching towards Delhi to join the protest against new farm laws.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the government will hold another round of discussion with farmer leaders on Thursday in which both sides will present their views and it remains to be seen "to what extent issues can be resolved".
The minister said that the farm laws are in the interest of farmers and the reforms have been done after a long wait and the government is ready to address their concerns.
The government had held talks with farmer representatives on Tuesday. Tomar had said after the meeting that it was "good" and the farmer unions have been urged to share specific issues related to farm Acts which will be discussed during the fourth round of meeting on December 3.
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