<p>Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala has asserted that farmers who are protesting the Centre's farm laws will reach consensus with the government in 24-48 hours. </p>.<p>His claim collides with farmers' move to intensify their agitation and, on Sunday, as part of the farmers' march, the protesters blocked the Jaipur-Delhi highway.</p>.<p>Several rounds of talks between the Centre and farmers have reached a deadlock as the farmers continue to demand unconditional repeal of the new laws. The government, on the other hand, has only offered to amend the laws. </p>.<p>Chautala on Saturday met Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Rajnath Singh. However, no breakthrough was seen.</p>.<p>The Deputy CM has been under criticism for being a BJP ally when farmers across Haryana, Punjab and other states have camped at Delhi's border for 18 consecutive days. </p>.<p>"I'm hopeful that there will be talks between the centre and the farmers will be fruitful. I'm hopeful that in the next 24 to 48 hours, there will be a final round of talks and the two sides will reach a conclusive solution," he told news agency<em> <a href="https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/hopeful-final-round-of-centre-farmer-union-talks-will-be-held-in-24-to-48-hours-lead-to-conclusive-result-dushyant-chautala20201212185149/" target="_blank">ANI</a>.</em></p>.<p>"It's my responsibility as a representative of farmers to secure their rights. I discussed the matter with Union Ministers, I'm hopeful that a way will be found with mutual consent and the standoff will be resolved. The Centre is positive," he said.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Modi had reiterated that the reforms will benefit the farmers, but agitators paid no heed and continued the protests. </p>
<p>Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala has asserted that farmers who are protesting the Centre's farm laws will reach consensus with the government in 24-48 hours. </p>.<p>His claim collides with farmers' move to intensify their agitation and, on Sunday, as part of the farmers' march, the protesters blocked the Jaipur-Delhi highway.</p>.<p>Several rounds of talks between the Centre and farmers have reached a deadlock as the farmers continue to demand unconditional repeal of the new laws. The government, on the other hand, has only offered to amend the laws. </p>.<p>Chautala on Saturday met Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Rajnath Singh. However, no breakthrough was seen.</p>.<p>The Deputy CM has been under criticism for being a BJP ally when farmers across Haryana, Punjab and other states have camped at Delhi's border for 18 consecutive days. </p>.<p>"I'm hopeful that there will be talks between the centre and the farmers will be fruitful. I'm hopeful that in the next 24 to 48 hours, there will be a final round of talks and the two sides will reach a conclusive solution," he told news agency<em> <a href="https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/hopeful-final-round-of-centre-farmer-union-talks-will-be-held-in-24-to-48-hours-lead-to-conclusive-result-dushyant-chautala20201212185149/" target="_blank">ANI</a>.</em></p>.<p>"It's my responsibility as a representative of farmers to secure their rights. I discussed the matter with Union Ministers, I'm hopeful that a way will be found with mutual consent and the standoff will be resolved. The Centre is positive," he said.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Modi had reiterated that the reforms will benefit the farmers, but agitators paid no heed and continued the protests. </p>
