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The miscreants indulging in vandalism have been instigated and aided by vested interests and our business rivals.

Farmer leaders made it clear that they will have to take firm steps if the government does not take a decision in their favour in the January 4 meeting

In an open letter, these individuals have said they strongly believe in the government's assurance to farmers that their livelihood would be protected and the food would not be taken away from their plates

The NDA leadership should find a middle ground instead of trying to belittle farmers' agitation

On Monday, thousands of farmers from Maharashtra had left for Delhi from Nashik in vehicles to join the ongoing agitation seeking the repeal of the legislations

PM lashed out at the West Bengal government for not facilitating this programme and denying benefits to 70 lakh farmers of the state

While at many places, farmers took over toll plazas not allowing authorities to collect fees from commuters, at other places toll employees themselves halted the process in view of the protest

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions protesting at three border points of Delhi -- Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur -- is expected to meet to discuss the Centre's letter and respond to it formally

Now a tangible solution would be to make amendments and provide assurances to farmers, particularly on MSP and APMCs

"Take back the agriculture bill, make law to ensure guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) and form a kisaan aayog (farmers commission)," Bharatiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti) chief wrote in letter

TS Agriculture Minister termed the Centre's decision not to withdraw the new farm laws or make changes to meet the demands of farmers as unfortunate

Kishan Reddy instructed the officials to buy the crop without causing inconvenience to farmers by paying minimum support price (MSP)

Agriculture Minister found fault with the Centre for purchasing only 25% of annual crop at MSP after calculating average yield of the last five years, in the wake of the increasing yield due to TS govts' farm-friendly policies

The mercury dipped to even lower levels in some parts of the city, recording 3.3 degrees Celsius and 3.4 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road and Ayanagar, respectively.

Singh is grandson of Sir Chhotu Ram, a prominent politician during the pre-independence era who championed the interest of farmers.

"It took me 11 days to reach here from Siwan, my home district. I urge the government to take back the three farm laws. I will be here until the movement is not over," Satyadev Manjhi told ANI.

Asking Kejriwal to have mercy on the farmers, she said it was strange that the Delhi CM had only suddenly discovered that farmers were sitting out in the open in cold wave conditions.

"India is in an agitated mode, particularly in Delhi. They (BJP government) are doing drama in the name of discussion," DMK president MK Stalin said.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the impleadment of eight farmer unions as respondents in the petitions seeking the removal of protestors from the borders in the national capital.

Development minister Gopal Rai, said the Arvind Kejriwal-led government and his party stand firmly with the farmers and have been making certain arrangements for them during their protest.