Govt ‘flexible’, farmers stick to demand to repeal three laws

New Delhi, Dec 10 : The deadlock between tens of thousands protesting farmers — mostly from Punjab and Haryana — and the Centre over new farm laws continued on Thursday despite a “written assurance” by the government over a series of amendments, including written assurances for minimum support price (MSP), one of the key demands.
The farmers fear the laws will destroy their livelihoods.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday assured a government-regulated agriculture market system will not be dismantled.
Six rounds of talks have so far been held between the government and the farmer unions.
Also, the government gave assurances on tax parity and the court process, the other demands.
The other demands included repealing the Electricity Amendment Act, 2020; withdrawal of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020; withdrawal of cases registered against activists and protesters; reduction in fine imposed on stubble burning; special Parliament session to repeal new laws and implementation of Swaminathan Commission report to fix MSP.