New Delhi, January 4
The farmers meeting with the government on Monday ended without any outcome on the main issue, that is repealing the three Acts or a law on MSP.
“Farmers spoke only about repeal. Government said they will consult further and get back. The next meeting on January 8,” said union leaders in the meeting.
Farmer unions will have their meeting tomorrow to decide the future course of action, they said.
The government is not interested in resolving the issue, said farmer leaders.
“Union ministers are saying the same thing again and again. We will hold a meeting tomorrow to decide our course . We will not go home, till the time the laws are repealed,” BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said.
Sources said the government offered a joint committee on MSP.
‘Government sensitive on farmers’ issues’
After the meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the government is sensitive about farmers’ issues and offered clause-wise discussion on the three Acts but they could not reach a conclusion.
“The meeting was held in good atmosphere but farmers were adamant on their demands and we could not arrive at any conclusion.
“The next meeting has been decided with due consensus,” he said in response to allegations by farmer leaders that they did not trust the government.
“Several rounds of talks are held during such important issues. The government has to decide keeping in mind farmers of the entire country. Both sides want to resolve the issue. The laws have been made keeping in mind the best interest of farmers,” he said.
