Upon his arrival at the rally here, for the release of the 19th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) in the state, the Prime Minister received a warm felicitation and a huge garland fashioned out of foxnuts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Yadav over his "Faaltu hai kumbh" remarks and said that those who believe in "jungle raj hate our heritage and faith", and expressed confidence that the people of Bihar will not forgive those who speak
In addition to the PM-KISAN scheme, the Odisha state government has also launched its own initiative, the CM-KISAN scheme, which provides financial assistance to farmers. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive Rs 4,000 annually, paid in two installments of Rs 2,000 each.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 19th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana on Monday and inaugurated various development projects, dedicating them to the nation from Bhagalpur in Bihar.
Taking to social media X, the PM reshared a thread of the Government of India posts reflecting on how the country was home to the largest scheme and bumper crops.
Speaking to ANI on Tejashwi Yadav's statement, Kumar said, "There is a difference in the views of Lalu Prasad Ji and Tejashwi Yadav, which is natural as the father is politically sidelined and has passed the baton to his son," Kumar said.
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was not taking any steps to address the concerns of the junior doctors. CM Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to hold a meeting with doctors on Monday.
Tejashwi Yadav took aim at PM Modi's Bihar visit, highlighting the government's inability to address the state's issues. He points to the worsening conditions for farmers, unemployment, and poverty, accusing the PM of misleading the people of Bihar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhagalpur on Monday, February 24, to address a public rally ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections at the Airport Ground.
He was also apprised of the difficulties faced by farmers in the cultivation of fox nut crops since the cultivators are expected to stay in the pond all day.