Eighth round of govt-farmer talks remains inconclusive; all eyes on SC now

Both sides may discuss alternatives before meeting on Jan 15

The eighth round of talks between protesting farmers and the Centre, like its predecessors, was inconclusive with both the sides seemingly looking towards the Supreme Court for a way out and deciding to meet again on January 15.

The Apex Court in all probability will hear all the issues concerning the legality of the legislations and the protests next week.

Both the protesting farmers and also the Central government might look at the various alternatives and options on the two sticking issues of repeal of the laws and legal guarantee for MSP before coming for the next round of negotiations,