Indian farmers to defer protest march to Delhi ahead of next talks

Modi minister notes 'positive' discussions after clashes with drones and tear gas

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Farmers rest in tractors and trolleys at Shambhu, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana states, on Feb. 16. They have been aiming to reach the capital to push for better crop prices and other demands. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- Indian farmers have said they will put off a planned protest march to Delhi, amid talks with the government over their demands for better crop prices, debt waivers and pensions.

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