'As a farmer myself, I have come to this decision that these laws will benefit farmers. But still, if farmers have an issue, I appeal to them to tell us which clause needs amendment, we will do it,' Rajnath Singh said

Farmers' protest: Sources said not much discussions could take place at the meeting and the next date has been decided after keeping in mind a scheduled hearing of Supreme Court on January 11

The All-India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC), representing 250 farmers' organisations in the country, said the affidavit given by Reliance Industries in the court is simply a 'ploy to serve its business interests'

During the meeting, the government listed various benefits from the three laws enacted a few months ago, but farmers kept insisting that the legislation must be withdrawn

The Centre and farm unions had reached some common ground on Wednesday but remained deadlocked over the main contentious issues of the repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee for MSP

Farmers' protest: Darshan Pal, farmer leader and Punjab President of the Krantikari Kisan Union said that they have not received any communication from the government

The coordination committee of agitating farmer groups says that by attributing political sides to farmer struggles, PM Modi instead of addressing the issue of repeal of the three contentious farm laws has reduced himself to a party leader

Shortly after the ministers pointed out the changes the government was prepared to make in the farm laws to accommodate farmers' grievances at a press conference in Delhi, AIKSCC said the suggestions make for flimsy promises on MSP

Calling Narendra Modi government insincere and arrogant, farmer leaders say the proposals of the government are 'old ones dressed up as new'. The farmers' protest will intensify in the coming days, they said

According to a statement issued by AIKSCC, over 90 per cent of public life came to a standstill in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Punjab and West Bengal while the Bandh was widely observed in a total of 22 states

According to AIKSCC, the Central government is dilly-dallying in the talks as it wants 'corporate growth in agriculture, which will mean big gains for corporates and complete loss and ruin for farmers'

Farmers' protests update: The three-hour long talks between farmers and the Central government turned out to be inconclusive

Government wants farmer organisations to conclude their protests and resolve their contentions via dialogue, but this decision lies with the farmers, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said

The farmer unions' representatives called for new prerequisites for the next round of talks, demanding participation and involvement at the \"highest political level.\"

Farmers Protest in Delhi Live News Updates: The police heightened deployment of security personnel and used myriad measures such as water cannons, tear gas shells and sand-laden trucks to disperse farmers and prevent them from entering Delhi

The All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) also announced its decision to participate; strike notice has been issued in most parts of the country by associations of government employees in the public sector, as well as the independent sectoral federations.

The nationwide coalition of more than 250 farmer organisations said the move is to mark their protest against the vindictive step of Modi government by not allowing operation of goods trains

Farmers' protest: Farmers started a three-day rail blockade against the bills and squatted on tracks at many places in Punjab on Thursday. The farmer outfits have also decided to go for an indefinite rail blockade from October 1

According to All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, wheat which has an MSP Rs 1,925 per quintal is selling today at Rs 1,400 per quintal causing massive losses to farmers

Farm bill: In the next four days, Congress chief ministers, Pradesh Congress Committee presidents, Congress legislative party leaders along with MPs, MLAs, and senior leaders will walk from the PCC office to Raj Bhavan