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In a tweet, Vijayan described the farmers as the "lifeblood" of the country and said it it time to stand with them.

"I would be remiss if I didn't start also by recognising the news coming out of India about the protest by farmers. The situation is concerning and we're all very worried about family and friends," Trudeau said.

Thousands of farmers stayed put at various Delhi border points for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday protesting against the new farm laws.

The former UP chief minister also accused the government of giving false promises of doubling income of farmers.

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday had invited leaders of farmer unions for talks on Tuesday, instead of December 3, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and cold.

Those fighting for a cause feel that Jantar Mantar and Ramlila ground are better options if their voices are to be heard by the powers that be.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that he was committed to the welfare of hardworking farmers, and the Centres' new farm laws were a step in this direction.

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has set a target of doubling farmers' income by 2022.

The Prime Minister stressed on "proper and right information" about these farm laws to derive its benefit.