A leading farmers' organisation on Thursday announced suspension of its <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/farmers-march-to-mumbai-will-continue-as-talks-inconclusive-198688">ongoing protest march</a> from Nashik to Mumbai over agrarian concerns after talks with the Maharashtra government.

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), backed by the CPI(M), announced suspension of the 180-km march from Nashik to Mumbai after a three-and-a-half hour meeting of its representatives with state ministers Girish Mahajan and Jaykumar Rawal.

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/farmers-protest-in-last-2-years-255#farmers-protest-tamil-nadu-49354">farmers</a> had embarked on the march on Thursday morning, but it was called off later.

"The meeting (held Thursday) yielded positive results. We will suspend the march today," AIKS president Ashok Dhawale told PTI after the meeting between the two sides at Ambebahula village in Nashik.

This is the second time in the last one year that farmers were on the roads to protest against the "betrayal" of peasants by the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state.

Earlier, they had planned to launch the march on Wednesday but it was deferred by a day allegedly after the state police stopped scores of farmers approaching Nashik from districts like Thane, Palghar and Ahmednagar.

In a late night meeting on Wednesday, the AIKS had asked the government to give its assurances in writing, a demand Mahajan agreed to. Mahajan had held parleys on behalf of the Devendra Fadnavis dispensation.&nbsp;

The AIKS, however, had decided to proceed with its march from Nashik till the government kept its word.

Accordingly, the third round of meeting was held Thursday.

AIKS representatives had held the first meeting with the government on February 17 ahead of the launch of the long march.

According to AIKS president Dhawale, around 50,000 farmers from Nashik, Thane, Palghar, Ahmednagar and other districts of Maharashtra had taken part in the march.

Dhawale said the farmers will again launch the protest in case the government failed to keep promises made in writing.The meeting was also attended by CPI(M) MLA J P Gavit.

Dhawale said the government has given in writing that the ministers and AIKS representatives will take stock of the implementation of assurances every two months.

"Such meetings did not happen over the past year. Now, they have given it in writing that these meetings will be held to review progress of implementation," Dhawale added.

Besides accepting the demands raised by the farmers, the AIKS said the government has assured that water flowing in Maharashtra's rivers like Nar, Par, Damanganga and Pinjal will be transferred to the Godavari basin through lift irrigation and used in drought-hit areas of the state.

"The meeting went for three-and-a-half hour. The concerns raised by the AIKS representatives were conveyed to the chief minister.

"The meeting was positive. I am sure the AIKS representatives are satisfied," Mahajan said.

Following the suspension of the agitation, farmers left for their respective native villages, the AIKS said.&nbsp;

A leading farmers' organisation on Thursday announced suspension of its ongoing protest march from Nashik to Mumbai over agrarian concerns after talks with the Maharashtra government.

A leading farmers' organisation on Thursday announced suspension of its ongoing protest march from Nashik to Mumbai over agrarian concerns after talks with the Maharashtra government. The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), backed by the CPI(M), announced suspension of the 180-km march from Nashik to Mumbai after a three-and-a-half hour meeting of its representatives with state ministers Girish Mahajan and Jaykumar Rawal. The farmers had embarked on the march on Thursday morning, but it was called off later. "The meeting (held Thursday) yielded positive results. We will suspend the march today," AIKS president Ashok Dhawale told PTI after the meeting between the two sides at Ambebahula village in Nashik. This is the second time in the last one year that farmers were on the roads to protest against the "betrayal" of peasants by the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state. Earlier, they had planned to launch the march on Wednesday but it was deferred by a day allegedly after the state police stopped scores of farmers approaching Nashik from districts like Thane, Palghar and Ahmednagar. In a late night meeting on Wednesday, the AIKS had asked the government to give its assurances in writing, a demand Mahajan agreed to. Mahajan had held parleys on behalf of the Devendra Fadnavis dispensation. The AIKS, however, had decided to proceed with its march from Nashik till the government kept its word. Accordingly, the third round of meeting was held Thursday. AIKS representatives had held the first meeting with the government on February 17 ahead of the launch of the long march. According to AIKS president Dhawale, around 50,000 farmers from Nashik, Thane, Palghar, Ahmednagar and other districts of Maharashtra had taken part in the march. Dhawale said the farmers will again launch the protest in case the government failed to keep promises made in writing.The meeting was also attended by CPI(M) MLA J P Gavit. Dhawale said the government has given in writing that the ministers and AIKS representatives will take stock of the implementation of assurances every two months. "Such meetings did not happen over the past year. Now, they have given it in writing that these meetings will be held to review progress of implementation," Dhawale added. Besides accepting the demands raised by the farmers, the AIKS said the government has assured that water flowing in Maharashtra's rivers like Nar, Par, Damanganga and Pinjal will be transferred to the Godavari basin through lift irrigation and used in drought-hit areas of the state. "The meeting went for three-and-a-half hour. The concerns raised by the AIKS representatives were conveyed to the chief minister. "The meeting was positive. I am sure the AIKS representatives are satisfied," Mahajan said. Following the suspension of the agitation, farmers left for their respective native villages, the AIKS said.

Farmers' march to Mumbai suspended after talks with Maharashtra government

Some&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-30000-farmers-marching-from-nashik-demanding-farm-loan-waiver-to-reach-mumbai-today-35356" target="_blank">35,000 farmers reached Mumbai on Sunday </a>demanding, among other things, a complete loan waiver and leaving the city on edge.

The farmers, who are also demanding higher&nbsp;prices for their produce and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee recommendations, plan to&nbsp;gherao the Vidhan Sabha on Monday.

The farmers had marched to Mumbai from Nashik, with the 180-km-long march being led by All India Kisan Sabha National President Ashok Davle, local MLA JP Gavit and other leaders.

Though the All India Kisan Sabha party has communist associations, Davle said that the protest should not be branded as &quot;communist&quot;. The protests, Davle said, was for a common cause and not restricted to the Left alone.

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The Swaminathan Committee report says farmers should be reimbursed one-and-a-half times the cost of their produce and also fix the Minimum Support Price.

Longtime cultivators of Adivasi&nbsp;land also demanded transfer of the land to their names.&nbsp;

The protesters have been on the road for the last five days.&nbsp;They camped this morning at the Thane-Mumbai border.

The farmers have said their protest will not affect the residents of Mumbai but the city is on edge.

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Keeping in mind the Class X board exams, Davle said farmers will protest Monday at 11 am after students have got to their respective examination&nbsp;centres.

Mumbai Police meanwhile said they are fully prepared to handle the protesters and the potential traffic jams. They have however advised residents not to use the Eastern Express Highway.&nbsp;

The farmers plan to gherao the Vidhan Sabha Monday

Some 35,000 farmers reached Mumbai on Sunday demanding, among other things, a complete loan waiver and leaving the city on edge. The farmers, who are also demanding higher prices for their produce and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee recommendations, plan to gherao the Vidhan Sabha on Monday. The farmers had marched to Mumbai from Nashik, with the 180-km-long march being led by All India Kisan Sabha National President Ashok Davle, local MLA JP Gavit and other leaders. Though the All India Kisan Sabha party has communist associations, Davle said that the protest should not be branded as "communist". The protests, Davle said, was for a common cause and not restricted to the Left alone. #WATCH: Over 30,000 farmers of All India Kisan Sabha march in protest demanding a complete loan waiver among other demands. The march started from Nashik and reached Mumbai today. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/dKinWWnmhf — ANI (@ANI) March 11, 2018 × The Swaminathan Committee report says farmers should be reimbursed one-and-a-half times the cost of their produce and also fix the Minimum Support Price. Longtime cultivators of Adivasi land also demanded transfer of the land to their names. The protesters have been on the road for the last five days. They camped this morning at the Thane-Mumbai border. The farmers have said their protest will not affect the residents of Mumbai but the city is on edge. Traffic arrangements during the Long March tomorrow #TrafficUpdate pic.twitter.com/GVYJGkVa79 — Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) March 10, 2018 × Keeping in mind the Class X board exams, Davle said farmers will protest Monday at 11 am after students have got to their respective examination centres. Mumbai Police meanwhile said they are fully prepared to handle the protesters and the potential traffic jams. They have however advised residents not to use the Eastern Express Highway.

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