After 700 hours, farmers refuse to hold talks with Modi govt

The farmers' protest has entered day 29 and it does not seem that the deadlock will end any soon. The farmers have rejected the offer of the Narendra Modi government to hold in-depth talks. The farmers now demand the abrogation of laws only.
The farmers have asked for a substantial proposal.

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