As a standoff continue between the government and groups of protesting farmers over three new farm laws, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday said the Acts have been welcomed in various states across the country but the Centre is willing to continue its talks with genuine farm unions to find a solution with an open mind. He also said that the Minimum Support Price (MSP), at which the government commits to procure the produce from farmers, is an administrative decision and it will continue as it is . Tomar s comments followed a meeting with members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Kisan) from Uttar Pradesh, who submitted a memorandum to the minister with suggestions regarding the Farm Acts and the MSP.
NEW DELHI: As a standoff continue between the government and groups of protesting farmers over three new farm laws, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday said the Acts have been welcomed in various states across the country but the Centre is willing to continue its talks with genuine farm unions to find a solution with an open mind.
He also said that the Minimum Support Price (MSP), at which the government commits to procure the produce from farmers, is an administrative decision and it will continue as it is .
Tomar s comments followed a meeting with members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Kisan) from Uttar Pradesh, who submitted a memorandum to the minister with suggestions regarding the Farm Acts and the MSP.
: Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 9:06 PM IST
Farmers who met me today support new farm laws, others peddling misconception: Agri Minister Narendra Tomar
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
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As a standoff continue between the government and groups of protesting farmers over three new farm laws, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday said that the farmers who met him today have supported the three farm laws.
In a tweet, the Union Minister said that the farmers meeting him today have said they are with the laws and the government. As some farmers are spreading misconception, so they were also misled. When I spoke to them, they clearly supported the laws, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said.
Solutions missing: Protest to continue as farmers, govt harden stands | 10 points
Solutions missing: Protest to continue as farmers, govt harden stands | 10 points
Farmers unions have given another nationwide call to garner support for their demands and said their protest will continue until the govt repeals the farm laws. The govt meanwhile said farmers have been misguided as part of a conspiracy, but it is ready to talk with genuine farmers unions.
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UPDATED: December 15, 2020 22:50 IST
Farmers gather at Ghazipur border during their protest against the Centre s new farm laws, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)
There was no sign of a solution as the deadlock between protesting farmers and the central government continued on Tuesday with both sides hardening their stands over the three farm laws and the ongoing protests. This was the 20th day of the farmers protest on the borders of the national capital.
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Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the the Centre is willing to talk with genuine farm unions to find a solution.
He also said that the MSP, at which the government commits to procure the produce from farmers, will continue as it is .
Narendra Singh Tomar was meeting with member of the Bharatiya Kisan Union from Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi: As a standoff continue between the government and groups of protesting farmers over three new farm laws, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday (December 15) said the Acts have been welcomed in various states across the country but the Centre is willing to continue its talks with genuine farm unions to find a solution with an open mind.