Farmers and Centre Set for 4th Round of Talks Amid Ongoing Protests

Tensions escalate as farmers demand guaranteed crop prices and debt relief, with protests intensifying across northern India.

Tens of thousands of farmers are pressing for guaranteed crop prices and debt relief, camping en route to Delhi for the fourth round of talks with government officials.
Previous talks have not resolved the dispute, but both sides agreed to continue discussions peacefully.
Farmers' protests have led to economic losses, with PHDCCI estimating a ₹500 crore daily loss in northern states.
Clashes at the Punjab-Haryana border resulted in injuries to security personnel and the death of a Haryana police sub-inspector.
The protests come at a critical time for India, with elections expected in a few months, posing a new test for PM Narendra Modi's government.