Centre Ready To Talk To Farmers But Not On Repeal Of Laws: Union Minister

Thousands of farmers are camping on Delhi's borders since last November, seeking withdrawal of the new agriculture laws.

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said the government was ready to talk to the agitating farmers "even if they come at midnight", but not about their demand to repeal the three new laws which are the bone of contention. Thousands of farmers are camping on Delhi's borders since last November, seeking withdrawal of the new agriculture laws. "The government is always ready to talk to any farmers' union, I will welcome them even if they come at midnight," the Union minister told reporters. "The government is ready for talks anytime but not on the repeal of the laws," he said.