Bilateral talks have so far failed to break the deadlock - landing Prime Minister Narendra Modi with one of his most significant challenges since he was re-elected in 2019., , indian government, farmers protest, agriculture, narendra singh tomar, new delhi, prime minister, narendra modi
Reuters
Published: 21 Jan 2021 11:32 AM BdST
Updated: 21 Jan 2021 11:32 AM BdST FILE PHOTO: Farmers take part in a protest against the newly passed farm laws on the outskirts of Delhi, India, December 17, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
India s government on Wednesday offered to suspend implementation of three new farm laws that have triggered the biggest farmers protests in years, which farm union leaders said they would now consider calling off. );
}
The cornerstone of the reform, introduced in September, allows private buyers to deal directly with farmers.
Angry farmers, who say that will make India s traditional wholesale markets irrelevant and leave them at the mercy of big retailers and food processors, have camped out on major highways outside New Delhi for more than two months.
The cornerstone of the legislation, introduced in September, allows private buyers to deal directly with farmers.
Angry farmers, who say that will make India’s traditional wholesale markets irrelevant and leave them at the mercy of big retailers and food processors, have camped out on main highways outside capital New Delhi for more than two months.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday said the government was open to suspending the laws for up to 18 months, during which time representatives of the government and farmers should work to “provide solutions” for the industry.
The government said it was ready to suspend the implementation of the new laws if the leaders of the farmers’ unions agreed to form a committee to discuss the issues and objections over the new legislation.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's government on Wednesday offered to suspend implementation of three new farm laws that have triggered the biggest farmers' protests in years, which farm union leaders said they would now consider calling off.