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Agriculture
Farmers' talks with Union Minister collapse, protest slated for Oct 13
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:36 AM
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Negotiations between farmer leaders and the Union Minister broke down, prompting a nationwide protest scheduled for October 13.
The round‑table discussion between farmer representatives and the Union Minister ended without a consensus, according to officials familiar with the talks. Both sides cited divergent views on key policy demands, leading to an impasse that could not be resolved on the spot.
In response to the failed talks, farmer unions announced a coordinated protest for October 13. The demonstration is expected to be staged in several agricultural hubs across the country, with participants planning to converge on major highways and market areas to press their demands.
Authorities have been informed of the planned rally and are preparing security arrangements to ensure public order. Police officials said they will monitor crowd movements and coordinate with local administrations to manage traffic disruptions while respecting the right to peaceful assembly.
In response to the failed talks, farmer unions announced a coordinated protest for October 13. The demonstration is expected to be staged in several agricultural hubs across the country, with participants planning to converge on major highways and market areas to press their demands.
Authorities have been informed of the planned rally and are preparing security arrangements to ensure public order. Police officials said they will monitor crowd movements and coordinate with local administrations to manage traffic disruptions while respecting the right to peaceful assembly.