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Several rounds of negotiations have been held to resolve the ongoing deadlock between the farmers and the central government but both sides have failed to reach a final consensus over the issue. The next round of talks between the two sides is set for December 29.

On the request of the government, a letter was sent on Saturday by the leaders of 40 farmer organisations protesting under the banner of the 'Samyukta Kisan Morcha' citing the date and time of the next round of talks, with four major demands for the talks.