Centre urges farmers to call off their protest

way2barak, Feb 19: Following the fourth meeting between representatives of protesting farmers and the Central government in Delhi on February 18, the farmers’ leaders today have said they will discuss the proposal with domain experts and take a decision even as the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march is on standby for now.

The two sides — Ministers and farmer leaders — had met earlier on February 8, 12 and 15 but talks remained inconclusive. Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Arjun Munda, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai had met the farmers on Sunday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had also joined the meeting.

“We hope farmers will come with a positive reply by Monday. The next round of meeting could be then held. I urge farmers to call off their protest,” said Mr. Goyal after the meeting that ended late Sunday night.