Farmer unions on Thursday evening rejected the Centre’s proposal to suspend the implementation of the three laws for 1.5 years. They once again demanded a full repeal of the legislations.
The Supreme Court-appointed panel to help resolve the deadlock over the agricultural laws on Thursday began its consultation and held talks with with 10 farmers’ organistions from eight states.
Meanwhile, the second round of meeting between the police and farmer unions regarding the proposed tractor rally on Republic Day remained inconclusive. Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav said the police wanted the farmer leaders to take out their tractor rally outside the national capital. “We will do our parade peacefully inside Delhi,” he added.
The Supreme Court had on Wednesday said it was up to the police to decide whether or not to give permission for the proposed tractor rally. The court was hearing the Centre’s petition seeking an injunction on the proposed rally.
The Centre on Wednesday…
