Farmers in the protests, which have been going on for almost two months, have decided to reject the Centre’s new proposal of putting the three new farm laws on hold for 18 months while negotiations continue with a fresh committee. On Wednesday, the government had put forward the proposal at the 10th round of negotiations with the farmers’ unions. The next round of meetings has been scheduled for January 22.

In a full general body meeting of Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of the 40 protesting farmer unions, the members reiterated a full repeal of the three laws and enacting of a legislation for remunerative MSP as the pending demands of the peasants’ movement.

The Supreme Court has already ordered to put a stay on the three laws till further notice and a committee of experts has been formed to resolve the deadlock. The committee has been asked by the Apex Court to submit its report within two months after consulting all stakeholders.

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The Samyukta Kisan Morcha paid homage to the 143 farmers who have been martyred in the ongoing protests so far. “These companions are separated from us while fighting this mass movement. Their sacrifice will not go in vain and we will not go back without the repealing of these farm laws,” Dr. Darshan Pal said.