New Delhi: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has an exclusive conversation with India TV. During this, he fiercely targeted Congress and also talked about farmers. Shivraj said that Congress has always been against farmers. PM Modi is farmer friendly. Farmers have received a big gift before Diwali. Farmers are now getting 50 percent more profit on cost. Farmers know the truth of BJP. Shivraj said that Congress itself has made the farmers miserable. Kejriwal lies continuously. Rahul Baba also keeps telling lies. The welfare of farmers is our top priority.
What did Shivraj say on MSP?
Shivraj said that farmers know the reality of BJP government. Congress has always been anti-farmer. Many schemes have been brought in 4 months. Farmers have received a big gift before Diwali. Wheat MSP has increased by Rs 150 per quintal. MSP of barley and gram has been increased. MSP of lentils and mustard has also increased. How much MSP was given during the Congress era? Now getting 50% profit on cost.
Shivraj said that it is the farmers who have made Congress miserable. The condition of Congress in Haryana is telling the truth.
Targeted at opposition also
Shivraj said that the country is wondering how much knowledge of agriculture Priyanka has. The welfare of the country's farmers is our priority.
What was said about Jharkhand?
Shivraj said that NDA is united in Jharkhand. It is almost certain who will fight where. BJP is forming government in Jharkhand.
It is noteworthy that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by PM Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all essential Rabi crops for the marketing year 2025-26. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav announced this decision after the cabinet meeting held on Wednesday. According to ANI news, the government has increased the minimum support price for Rabi crops to ensure remunerative prices to producers for their produce. This will benefit lakhs of farmers across the country. He will be able to sell his crop at a reasonable price.
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