AGARTALA, Dec 5 (TIWN): Various units of Tripura CPI-M have staged protest across state today against Farmers' Bill 2020. PM Modi's effigy was burnt in protest, sought withdrawal of Anti-Farmers Bill immediately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN2LMq9f5TE&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0dvJ9rnbE7Ce_VzOn_NYs2WIwejF_tjGIIfQRSCw_gITd98GO5IcNsADg CPI-M's protest against Farmers Bill. GMP President Jitendra Choudhury addressing in a rally. TIWN Video Dec 5, 2020, Agartala.

On the other side, representatives of 35 farmers’ groups met three Union ministers on Saturday for the fifth round of talks amid the ongoing protests over the Centre’s new farm laws.  Seeking to break the deadlock, the government told representatives of agitating farmers that they are ready to address all their concerns with an open mind, PTI reported citing its sources.

Minister of State for Commerce Som Parkash, an MP from Punjab, addressed the leaders in Punjabi and said the government understands the sentiments of Punjab. “We are ready to address all your concerns with an open mind,” said Parkash.

In his opening remarks, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar again assured the farmers that the government is committed to talks and that it welcomes feedback on farm laws.  The talks between the government and the protesting unions began around 2.30 pm and was also attended by Railway, Commerce and Food Minister Piyush Goyal.

Earlier today, a member of the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC) said farmers would walk out of the meeting if the three farm laws were not withdrawn. Farmer leader Jagmohan Singh Patiala, speaking from Singhu border, said farmers from across the country had decided to attend the meeting as one. “It will be one stage, one morcha and one voice,” he said.