Sikh religious leader meets Tomar, unions on talks eve

A meeting between Baba Lakkhawal of Nanaksar Gurudwara with agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday set off speculation of the Sikh religious leader being an intermediary to convey certain proposals or attempt to narrow the trust gap between farm unions opposed to the new farm laws and the Centre. ​However, farm representatives said there was no such formal communication. It is understood the Baba interacted with some union members, a day ahead of the next round of discussions between the Centre and farm unions.A meeting between Baba Lakkhawal of Nanaksar Gurudwara with agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday set off speculation of the Sikh religious leader being an intermediary to convey certain proposals or attempt to narrow the trust gap between farm unions opposed to the new farm laws and the Centre. ​However, farm representatives said there was no such formal communication. It is understood the Baba interacted with some union members, a day ahead of the next round of discussions between the Centre and farm unions.