Consensus On 2 Issues, Says Centre After Talks With Farmers
Firm on backing the contentious farm laws, the government has offered concessions elsewhere to farmers -- the electricity amendment bill and penal provisions for stubble burning. "Of the four agendas of farmers, two have been agreed upon. Talks will resume on January 4 on the two outstanding issues," said Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar after the sixth round of talks today. Farmers who attended the meet said the government has indicated that it would not repeal the laws, citing the long process required. The 41 farmers' groups attending the meet said they will respond after discussions.
