New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- The seventh round of talks between protesting farmer unions and three Union ministers ended inconclusively on Monday (January 4) as the farmer leaders insisted on the repeal of the three contentious agriculture laws right from the beginning, while the government listed various benefits from the Acts. They, however, agreed to hold the next meeting on January 8.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told reporters, "We wanted farmer unions to discuss three laws clause-wise. We could not reach any solution as farmer union remained adamant on the repeal of the laws," adding "Looking at today's discussion, I hope that we will have a meaningful discussion during our next meeting and we will come to a conclusion."
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