The protesting farmer unions have asked the government to meet and hold discussions.
Farmer Protest Live Updates: The protesting farmer unions on Saturday asked the government to meet and hold discussions on the new farm laws on December 29 (Tuesday). The request came as 40 farm unions held a meeting today to chalk out their future course of action and take a decision on holding talks with the centre as the deadlock continues over the new laws.
They also met on Friday to discuss the government's latest letter inviting them for talks, with some of them indicating that they may decide to resume their dialogue with the Centre to find a solution to the ongoing deadlock over the three contentious agricultural laws.
Here are the Live Updates on farmer protests:
Congress spreading misinformation on farm laws: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday alleged that the Congress is spreading misinformation on the new agriculture laws and creating a sense of fear among farmers across the country, while the BJD is supporting such activities.
He claimed that the new farm laws were aimed at making farmers self-reliant.
Mr Pradhan, while addressing a farmers' rally, said that the Congress is spreading misinformation and creating a sense of fear among the farmers that their lands will be taken
away by corporate houses and the minimum support price system will be abolished. The BJD is backing such activities.
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday alleged that the Congress is spreading misinformation on the new agriculture laws and creating a sense of fear among farmers across the country, while the BJD is supporting such activities.
He claimed that the new farm laws were aimed at making farmers self-reliant.
Mr Pradhan, while addressing a farmers' rally, said that the Congress is spreading misinformation and creating a sense of fear among the farmers that their lands will be taken
away by corporate houses and the minimum support price system will be abolished. The BJD is backing such activities.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait receives death threat over phone
Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait who has been participating in the agitation against the farm laws alleged that he has received a death threat over the phone.
"It was a phone call from Bihar. They were threatening to kill me with arms. I have forwarded the recording to the police captain. They will do what is needed to be done next," said Tikait.
Tikait is at the forefront of protests against the farm laws. He has filed a complaint at Kaushambi Police Station.
Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait who has been participating in the agitation against the farm laws alleged that he has received a death threat over the phone.
"It was a phone call from Bihar. They were threatening to kill me with arms. I have forwarded the recording to the police captain. They will do what is needed to be done next," said Tikait.
Tikait is at the forefront of protests against the farm laws. He has filed a complaint at Kaushambi Police Station.
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