EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Farmers raise slogans during their protest against the farm laws at Singhu Border, in New Delhi. Photo: PTI
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: Leaders of farmers’ unions have agreed to meet ministers on Tuesday, possibly paving the way for a seventh round of talks with the government which has so far failed to mollify protesters who say three new agricultural laws threaten their livelihoods. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Thursday invited protest leaders to talks based on facts and logic as he accused Opposition parties “pushing a political agenda” by spreading lies about the laws. My dear farmers, please hear me clearly, you can sell your produce where you get the correct price. If you want to sell it at minimum support price, please do. You want to sell it to mandi, other states, to industries please do. No mandi will be closed; MSP will stay. Do not listen to the rumours, he had said, referring to agricultural markets and the government s support
Farmers protests: Govt says it s ready to discuss all issues
Govt, in its letter to over 40 farm unions, has said it s ready to discuss all issues of concerns, including the MSP, despite that it has nothing to do with passing of three agri-marketing bills
BusinessToday.In | December 25, 2020 | Updated 09:17 IST
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajashtan are protesting at Delhi borders for nearly a month now
The Centre has agreed to discuss all the demands put forward by farmers unions, including the higher minimum support price (MSP) issue and repeal of the controversial laws. The government has assured the farmers that it is also ready to discuss all demands made in the previous rounds of meetings.
Farmers Protest Updates: The farmer protests against farm laws entered its 25th day today.
New Delhi:
Farmers protesting against the three agri laws have threatened to block Ghazipur border between Uttar Pradesh and the national capital today. The warning to intensify protests comes amid assurances from the government on the minimum support price (MSP) for their agricultural produce, a concern repeatedly raised by the farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused opposition parties of betraying and misleading farmers and supporting the protests to promote their own agenda. If anyone has any concerns, then with our heads bowed, our hands folded, with humility, we are willing to allay their fears. Talk about MSP ending after the new laws is the biggest lie ever. I want to assure every farmer across India that MSP is here to stay, PM Modi said while addressing farmers in Madhya Pradesh on Friday.