Farmer leader Naresh Tikait, brother of Rakesh Tikait, said the government should “release our men and prepare an environment conducive for talks”.
Farmer leader Naresh Tikait on Sunday said that protesting farmers will honor the dignity of prime minister, but are also committed to protecting their self-respect. This statement was given a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government was just a “phone call away” for talks with them.
Mr Tikait said the government should “release our men and prepare an environment conducive for talks”.
He said that “A respectful solution should be reached. We will never agree to anything under pressure,” .
PM Modi had on Saturday said his government’s offer on farm laws made to protesting farmers “still stands” and the centre was a just a phone call away for talks, days after violence broke out in parts of the national capital on Republic Day.
“We will honour and respect the dignity of prime minister. Farmers don’t want that the government or Parliament bows down to them,” Mr Tikait said.
Farmer leader Naresh Tikait said, “The violence on January 26 was part of a conspiracy.
“We will also ensure that the self-respect of farmers is protected. A middle way should be found. Talks should be held,” he added.
“The violence on January 26 was part of a conspiracy. The Tricolor is over and above everything. We will never let anyone disrespect it. It will not be tolerated,” Mr Tikait said.
The Delhi Police has registered nearly 40 cases and made over 80 arrests in connection with the violence and vandalism.
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