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Agriculture minister ‘ready for talks’ with farmers

Earlier in the day, Narendra Singh Tomar had said the new farm laws will be beneficial

Our Bureau, Agencies New Delhi Published 27.11.20, 10:32 PM
Farmers raise slogans at the Singhu Border during their 'Dili Chalo' March on Friday evening.

Farmers raise slogans at the Singhu Border during their 'Dili Chalo' March on Friday evening. PTI

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, in an appeal to agitating farmers to end their protest, said on Friday that the Centre is ready to discuss all issues with them.

Farmers have been marching towards Delhi against the three central farm laws, and after hours of clashes with the police in the national capital as well as Haryana, they were finally permitted to carry out their agitation at the Nirankari ground in Burari.

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Earlier in the day, Tomar had opined that the new laws will bring in tremendous improvements to farmers’ lives.

He said the government was already engaging with various farmer bodies and they have been called for discussions on December 3.

He urged the protesters to end their agitation and come forward to talk.

"The government is ready for all discussions...," the minister said.

Following a meeting between the farmer leaders and senior police officials, the Delhi Police granted them permission to hold the peaceful protests, one of the biggest in the national capital, after several hours of confrontation with the police at different border points with Haryana.

On the other hand, Delhi Metro services resumed on all lines in the evening after they were disrupted since Thursday in view of the march.

"Services normal at all corridors from 5:35 pm onwards," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted, adding that the services will be regular on all lines on Saturday.

Dhansa and Jharoda Kalan borders were closed for traffic movement due to the demonstration and the commuters were asked to take an alternative route, the Delhi Traffic Police said earlier in the day.

"Tikri Border is completely closed for traffic movement by local police. Traffic intending to go towards Haryana is also closed. All motorists are advised to avoid this route in view of the protest by Kishan Sangharsh committee," it tweeted.

Punjab farmers are demanding the repeal of the new farm laws, which, they said, should be replaced with another set of legislations framed after wider consultation with the stakeholders. They also want a guarantee on the minimum support prices.

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