OFFER ON TABLE, BUT ONUS TO TALK ON FARMERS: GOVT

NEW DELHI: Although the farmers’ protest march on Republic Day took a violent turn, government managers indicated on Wednesday that the Centre will keep its communication channels with farm unions open and its offer to put the three controversial agricultural laws in abeyance for 18 months will stay.

At least three government managers said that there hasn’t been any thinking so far in the government to withdraw the offer. “The violence will be dealt with as per the law but talks with farmers can always continue,” an official said.