Deadlock continues, next round of talks on January 19; Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar says, 'We are positive to reach a solution'

Deadlock continues, next round of talks on January 19; Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar says, 'We are positive to reach a solut...

Deadlock continues, next round of talks on January 19; Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar says, 'We are positive to reach a solution'

New Delhi: The ninth round of talks between the Centre and the farmer leaders remained inconclusive on Friday (January 15), as protesting farmer unions stuck to their demand for repeal of the three farm laws. The two sides, however, decided to meet again on January 19 at 12 pm to resolve the issue.

After the end of the meeting that lasted for nearly five hours, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told reporters that he has urged the farmer unions to form an informal group among themselves to prepare concrete proposals to be discussed in the next meeting.

Tomar said, "Today's talks with farmers unions were not decisive. We will hold talks again on 19th January. We are positive to reach a solution through talks. The government is concerned about the farmers protesting in cold conditions."