Nothing but propaganda, say farmers on Centre s invitation for talks as they demand repealing of agri laws
In the letter, joint secretary in the Union agriculture ministry Vivek Agarwal stated the government is ready to discuss all existing issues with an “open mind”.
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Farmers shout slogans during a protest at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border in Ghazipur on December 20 2020. (Photo | EPS/Parveen negi) By Express News Service
NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: A day after the protesting farmers ruled out any further talks until the government “draws up a new agenda”, the Centre on Thursday wrote to them again, reiterating it was open to negotiation and requested the farmers to suggest a date and time of their choice for the next meeting.
He said a legal guarantee of the MSP is an important part of the farmers demands, which cannot be neglected by the government.
In his letter to the 40 farm unions, Aggarwal said, I again request you that the government has been discussing all issues with an open heart and good intentions to end the protest, and will continue to do so. Kindly suggest a date and time (for the next round of talks).
Another farmer leader, Lakhvir Singh, said the government s letter to the unions does not have any new proposal. They (government) can say that the laws will not affect the MSP, but the fact is that if the FCI (Food Corporation of India) is not there in the market, who will buy our crops at the MSP?
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BKU-Dakaunda (Buta Singh Burjgill) Kul Hind Kisan Federation (Prem Singh Bhangu)
On the next date of hearing, on December 17, these 8 groups were not represented before the court. The petitioner claimed that they were served notice.
Only Bharatiya Kisan Union(Bhanu), which has filed an intervention application in the cases challenging farm laws, appeared before the court through Advocate A P Singh. However, Solicitor General told the Court that BKU(Bhanu) and other farmers unions were not on the same page on the issues.
In this backdrop, the Court adjourned the hearing, observing that the farmers protests can continue without impediment and without breach of peace by protesters and police.
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