As the farmers protest entered the 42nd day, the seventh round of talks between the government and farmers leaders remained inconclusive on January 4.
Protesting farmers seem undeterred in the face of severe cold, rains and waterlogging and are firm on their demands for repeal of the farm laws and legal backing for MSP.
Dominic Xavier offers his take on the breakdown of trust between the Narendra Damodardas Modi government and the farmers.
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