The farmers say the laws will lead to the cartelization and commercialization of agriculture and make farmers vulnerable to corporate greed. (File image: AP)

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January 19, 2021 / 08:39 AM IST

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates | Reiterating that new agri-laws are in the interest of the farming community, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said there is opposition in some states. "We had nine rounds of talks so far. I have always said that farmers' unions should discuss the provisions of the laws. The government is discussing and wants to discuss with an open heart if they point out any problem with provisions of the laws," he said.
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January 19, 2021 / 08:16 AM IST

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates | Thousands of farmers, especially from Punjab, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh, are protesting for nearly two-months at various Delhi borders against the three farm laws enacted by the central government in September 2020. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, while addressing a virtual event, reiterated that the three farm laws will be beneficial for farmers.
January 19, 2021 / 07:31 AM IST

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates | SC-appointed panel on farm laws to hold first meeting today
The Supreme Court-appointed committee on the three new farm laws is scheduled to hold its first meeting with members today at Pusa campus in New Delhi, its member Anil Ghanwat said. "We are going to meet tomorrow. Only members will meet to discuss the terms of reference and decide the future course of action," said Ghanwat, president of Shetkari Sanghatana (Maharashtra). (PTI)
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January 19, 2021 / 07:31 AM IST

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates | SC-appointed panel on farm laws to hold first meeting today
The Supreme Court-appointed committee on the three new farm laws is scheduled to hold its first meeting with members today at Pusa campus in New Delhi, its member Anil Ghanwat said. "We are going to meet tomorrow. Only members will meet to discuss the terms of reference and decide the future course of action," said Ghanwat, president of Shetkari Sanghatana (Maharashtra). (PTI)
January 19, 2021 / 07:29 AM IST

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates | 10th round of talks postponed to Wednesday
The tenth round of talks between the government and representatives of protesting farmers on controversial new farm reform laws was yesterday pushed back by a day to January 20, with the Centre saying both sides want to resolve the stalemate at the earliest but it was getting delayed due to involvement of people of other ideologies. Asserting that the new farm laws are in the interest of the farming community, the government said obstacles do come whenever good things or measures are taken and it is taking longer to resolve the issue as farmers' leaders want a solution their own way. (PTI)
January 19, 2021 / 07:26 AM IST

Hello and welcome to Moneycontrol’s coverage of the farmers’ protest.
The 'Delhi Chalo' farmers' protest at border points of New Delhi has entered the 55th day today.
Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for the latest updates through the day.

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Supreme Court-appointed committee on farm laws to hold first meeting today

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: The 'Delhi Chalo' farmers' agitation has entered the 55th day. The Supreme Court-appointed committee is scheduled to hold its first meeting with members today at Pusa campus in New Delhi.