Members of Kamal Haasan's party Makkal Needhi Maiam took part in farmers' protest in Delhi

The meeting between the three ministers of the Central government and representatives of 32 major farmers` organisations will be held on December 9 again as the fifth round of meeting at Vigyan Bhawan didn`t reach to any conclusion.

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New Delhi: The farmers' protests entered its 10th day on Sunday (December 6, 2020) with many political parties extending their support to the Bharat Bandh call on December 8.

This comes after the meeting between the three Union ministers and representatives of 32 major farmers' organisations at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi didn`t reach any conclusion. Now, the sixth round of talks will be held on December 9 in order to break the deadlock. 

Farmer leaders present in the meeting on Saturday stated that the ministers said the decision on the farm laws will be taken after discussing it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sandeep Gidde of Rashtriya Kisan Majdoor Mahasangh, who came to participate in the meeting from Maharashtra, said when the farmer leaders warned to boycott the meeting if the three laws are not withdrawn, the Agriculture Minister Narenda Singh Tomar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of State Som Prakash said that they will take up the matter to Prime Minister and the cabinet under his chairmanship will take some decision on it.

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06 December 2020

22:00 IST

A group of members of Makkal Needhi Maiam took part in farmers' protest at Singhu border today. Mugambika Ratnam, MNM said, "We're standing in solidarity with farmers of Haryana&Punjab. We're here to show the support of farmers from Tamil Nadu. New farm laws should be repealed." (ANI)

16:08 IST

Samajwadi Party has come out in support of farmers and their call for Bharat Bandh on December 8.  SP President Akhilesh Yadav will hit the road tomorrow in support of farmers and will take a tractor journey with farmers from Mandi to Kisan Bazaar in Kannauj, UP. Akhilesh Yadav has lend his support to all the demands of the farmers.

15:51 IST

Members of Bhartiya Kisan Union Lok Shakti begin their march from Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal to Delhi in support of farmers' protest against Centre's farm laws. Security force deployed & barricading done at Kalindi Kunj border from where they're scheduled to enter Delhi. (ANI)

15:50 IST

Indian Tourist Transporters Assn (ITTA) & Delhi Goods Transport Association call for strike on December 8 in solidarity with farmers’ protest in Delhi. “51 unions decided to support farmers. Farming & transporting are like two sons of a father,” says Satish Sherawat, president of ITTA. (ANI)

14:32 IST

After Left and Congress, Arvind Kejriwal's AAP announces support for Bharat Bandh call 

Arving Kejriwal-led AAP announces support for Bharat Bandh call planned by farmers union on December 8, hours after Congress and other opposition parties announced solidarity. 

14:19 IST

We had opposed the Bills in Parliament, we continue to do so. MSP hasn't been assured in any of these Bills. Also, if mandi structure is dismantled there's no alternative structure in this country, so farmer is insecure. TRS will support the farmer' Bandh call: K Kavitha, TRS MLC

14:18 IST

TRS extends support to Bharat Bandh call on December 8

Telangana Chief Minister and TRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao extends party's total support to Bharat bandh called on December 8 by farmers. He said that the TRS rank and file would participate actively in the proposed bandh: Chief Minister's Office

14:17 IST

Visual: SAD delegation meets Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai: A Shiromani Akali Dal delegation met Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray today.

"He said that he'll support all programs of farmers during agitation. He'll also come to the meeting in Delhi two weeks later. He said that he'll support farmers' agitation," says the delegation. pic.twitter.com/xbPxGgfnB8

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2020

14:16 IST

A Shiromani Akali Dal delegation met Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. "He said that he'll support all programs of farmers during agitation. He'll also come to the meeting in Delhi two weeks later. He said that he'll support farmers' agitation," says the delegation.

14:16 IST

Boxer Vijender Singh joins farmers' agitation at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border). The farmers' protest at Singhu border, against Central Government's Farm laws, entered 11th day today.

14:16 IST

Dilli Chalo protest: If the government doesn't withdraw the black laws, I'll return my Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award - the highest sporting honour of the nation, says Boxer Vijender Singh 

If the government doesn't withdraw the black laws, I'll return my Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award - the highest sporting honour of the nation: Boxer Vijender Singh #FarmLaws https://t.co/8Q5fVEmncC pic.twitter.com/imTATDZCei

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2020

14:12 IST

Farmers from Punjab and Haryana are the main producers of wheat and paddy, and they are protesting. If the situation is not resolved soon, we will see farmers from across the country joining them: Sharad Yadav

14:11 IST

When Bill was being passed, we had requested govt that they shouldn't be in a hurry. It should be sent to Select Committee and a discussion is needed, but that didn't happen and the Bill was passed in haste. Now the government is facing problems because of that haste, says Sharad Pawar.

14:11 IST

NCP chief Sharad Pawar to meet President Ram Nath Kovind at 5 pm over farmers' protest. 

12:18 IST

Congress has decided to support the Bharat Bandh on December 8. We will be demonstrating the same at our party offices. It will be a step strengthening Rahul Gandhi’s support to the farmers. We will ensure that the demonstration is successful: Congress Spokesperson Pawan Khera

12:07 IST

I have faith in PM Modi's leadership and farmers. I'm sure farmers will never make a decision that will cause unrest anywhere in the country. These laws have provided freedom to them. I don't think the real farmers, working in their farms, are bothered about it: Kailash Chaudhary

12:06 IST

I think farmers should think how this is being politicised and not get lured by the ones who are trying to score political benefits: Minister Kailash Choudhary

12:05 IST

Govt has said that MSP will continue. We can give it in writing too. I think Congress govt in states and Opposition are trying to instigate farmers. Nation's farmers are in favour of these laws but some political people are trying to add fuel to the fire: MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhary

12:05 IST

Union minister Kailash Chaudhary accused Congress of misleading farmers against central farm laws. He stated that the government will consider to amend some provisions of new farm laws. 

11:15 IST

Farmers continue to hold a sit-in protest at Singhu (Haryana-Delhi border) against the central farm laws.

Delhi: Farmers continue to hold a sit-in protest at Singhu (Haryana-Delhi border) against the Centre's #FarmLaws. pic.twitter.com/774cbrGtlK

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2020

11:13 IST

Farmers protest at Burari's Nirankari Samagam Ground in New Delhi against central farm laws. The Dilli Chalo protest enters 11th day on Sunday.

11:13 IST

Delhi traffic update: 

Kalindi Kunj, Suraj Kund, Badarpur and Aaya Nagar borders are open from both sides for traffic movement: Delhi Traffic Police

11:13 IST

Farmers' protest against the farm laws enters Day 9 at Ghazipur border (Uttar Pradesh-Delhi border). Sixth round of talks between farmers and the central government is scheduled to take place on December 9.

Farmers' protest against the farm laws enters Day 9 at Ghazipur border (Uttar Pradesh-Delhi border).

Sixth round of talks between farmers and the Central government is scheduled to take place on December 9. pic.twitter.com/N9y1GmWmCY

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 6, 2020

11:08 IST

A protesting farmer at Singhu border told Zee News that they are ready to return to their homes if the government agrees to their demands on the farm laws. 

11:08 IST

According to reports, at least 10 doctors are present at Singhu border. Farmers protesting at Delhi borders are mostly elderly citizens and hence, chances of them getting infected with coronavirus and facing other health issues are high. 

11:08 IST

Dr Harnam Singh, a physician from Mohali, said that some of the protesting farmers at Singhu border are suffering from high blood pressure and other health issues. 

08:24 IST

Delhi: Farmers continue to camp at Delhi-Haryana border in Tikri to protest against the farm laws; security personnel remain deployed. Next round of talks between the Centre and farmers will be held on 9th December.

Delhi: Farmers continue to camp at Delhi-Haryana border in Tikri to protest against the farm laws; security personnel remain deployed.

Next round of talks between the Centre and farmers will be held on 9th December. pic.twitter.com/89k7ILFkQq

— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2020