Farmers threaten to intensify agitation as 11th round of talks hits roadblock

by Abbas Adil

The government’s negotiations with protesting farm unions hit a roadblock on Friday as the farmer leaders stuck to their demands for a complete repeal of three farm laws they find pro-corporate and a legal guarantee for MSP, even as the Centre asked them to reconsider its proposal for putting the Acts on hold for 12-18 months.

Unlike the last 10 rounds of talks, the 11th round could not even reach a decision on the next date for the meeting as the government also hardened its position saying it is ready to meet again once the unions agree to discuss the suspension proposal.

Farmer leaders said they will intensify their agitation now and alleged that the government’s approach was not right during the meeting. They also said their tractor parade will go ahead as per the plans on January 26 and unions have told the police that it is the government’s responsibility to maintain peace.

The 11th round of farmer-government meeting lasted barely for 30 minutes.Broadly, the government has made it clear that the three controversial laws will not be repealed and that the government has made its best offer.


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