On the occasion of Kisan Diwas, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan emphasized the Central Government's commitment to farmers' welfare under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday voiced support for holding simultaneous elections to the state assemblies and the Lok Sabha in the country, saying that the frequent elections are a "waste" of both time and money.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday emphasised the government's stance on Minimum Support Price (MSP) assuring that the welfare of farmers is a top priority for the government, highlighting their efforts to increase MSP and purchase crops at MSP rates.
On Tuesday, VP Dhankhar questioned Shivraj Chouhan regarding the "promises" made to the farmers by the previous Union Agriculture Minister and urged for a dialogue with farmers.
Congress General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh welcomed Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioning Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan regarding the ongoing farmer protests.
Ahead of the assembly polls, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday that it has been decided to buy cotton and soybeans with 15 per cent moisture following his recent discussion with Union agriculture Minister.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday addressed the media and spoke on additional Rs 5,000 hectares in the bank accounts of soyabean and cotton cultivators.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan targeted the JMM-led ruling alliance in Jharkhand on Saturday, saying that "law and order is in shambles" and women did not feel safe.
"The way the Bharatiya Janata Party is contesting in this by elections, both constituencies Vijaypur and Budhni -which is the workplace of former Chief Minister and current union Agriculture Minister Shivaraj Singh Chauhan and people are very attached, we are moving towards winning this e