In a sharp rebuke to the Congress party, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini has accused the grand old party of being responsible for the hardships faced by farmers, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transforming Indian agriculture over the past decade. Speaking at the launch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at Kurukshetra University, Saini highlighted the significant strides made under Modi’s leadership, contrasting them with the policies of the previous Congress governments.
Saini pointed out that during Congress’s 55-year rule, the welfare of farmers remained neglected, whereas Modi’s tenure since 2014 has been marked by historic reforms and record investments in the agricultural sector. He noted that under the Congress-led regimes, farmers received only ₹7.41 lakh crore as Minimum Support Price (MSP) payments, while in just ten years, the Modi government has disbursed ₹23.61 lakh crore in MSPs. The Chief Minister emphasized that such figures are not just statistics, but proof of the commitment to empowering farmers and increasing their income.
Highlighting specific achievements, Saini stated that while Congress allocated ₹2.56 lakh crore as MSP for wheat, the Modi government has provided ₹5.65 lakh crore. He further revealed that under Modi’s leadership, pulses support has risen from ₹1,900 crore to ₹98,000 crore, oilseeds from ₹9,000 crore to ₹65,000 crore, and for crops like cotton, jute, and copra, the MSPs have grown from ₹26,000 crore to ₹1.33 lakh crore. These figures, according to Saini, demonstrate the Modi government’s relentless efforts to strengthen the farming community and ensure their prosperity.
Saini also accused the Congress of misleading farmers with false claims, including fears that the Modi government would abolish MSPs. He dismissed these allegations as baseless and detrimental to farmers’ interests, asserting that instead, the central government has consistently raised MSPs year after year. He criticized Congress leaders for their silence on genuine farmer issues while indulging in politically motivated rhetoric, particularly during election seasons.
Turning his attention to Haryana’s own initiatives, Saini highlighted that the state has become the first in India to decide on purchasing all crops at MSP. He mentioned schemes like Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana, which has provided ₹111 crore to protect farmers from market fluctuations, and the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, under which nearly ₹6,563 crore has been transferred directly into the accounts of around 20 lakh Haryana farmers. Over the last ten seasons, the state has procured crops worth ₹1.48 lakh crore through the e-procurement portal, benefiting 12 lakh farmers.
As a son of a farmer himself, Saini stressed his deep understanding of the struggles faced by the farming community. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for entrusting him with the responsibility to lead Haryana, asserting that only a leader like Modi could empower a farmer’s son to such a position of influence.
Recalling the Congress era in Haryana, Saini painted a stark picture of the past when compensation for crop loss amounted to laughably small sums of ₹2 and ₹5 per farmer. In contrast, under the current government, farmers have received substantial compensation of ₹15,145 crore over the past decade, including ₹30,000 per acre for recent fire-damaged crops. Saini emphasized that his administration’s every step is aimed at empowering farmers and ensuring their welfare.
Saini’s address not only highlighted the policy differences between the two major political parties but also set a clear narrative for the upcoming elections, positioning the Modi government as a champion of farmers’ rights and Congress as a party that failed to deliver during its prolonged tenure. His message resonated with the gathered farmers, reinforcing the state’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, fair compensation, and the economic empowerment of India’s rural heartland.
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