Farmers’ protest: Centre says not ‘logical’ to include MSP in talks, unions likely to reply todayindiaUpdated: Dec 25, 2020, 07:36 ISTThe ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest against three agriculture laws called by several thousand farmers on November 26 enters the 30th day on Friday. “Any new demand related to MSP, which is out of the ambit of farm laws, is not logical to include in the talks. The unions are likely to hold a meeting today to discuss the Centre’s letter and what to write in the formal response to the ministry. One crore farmers will directly participate while over five crore will hear Modi’s speech. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met President Ram Nath Kovind and submitted a memorandum containing signatures of two crore farmers against the laws.

Source: Hindustan Times December 25, 2020 01:54 UTC