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Farmers’ protests | No date set for next round of talks as farmer-government meeting ends in deadlock
The government’s negotiations with protesting farm unions hit a roadblock as the farmer leaders stuck to their demands for a complete repeal of three farm laws, even as the Centre asked them to reconsider its proposal for putting the laws on hold for 12-18 months. Unlike the last 10 rounds of talks, the 11th round could not even reach a decision on the next date for the meeting as the government also hardened its position saying it is ready to meet again once the unions agree to discuss the suspension proposal.
Farmers’ protests | Tractor rally to go ahead as planned on Republic Day, say union leaders
Farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said it is for the government to ensure that the rally is peaceful.
Congress Working Committee defers decision to elect new party president until June
The Congress Working Committee also adopted three…
