‘When BJP forms govt in Punjab, all crops will be purchased at MSP’

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, said that both the previous Congress government and the current Aam Aadmi Party government have failed to support farmers, as crops are not being purchased at MSP. This has led to ongoing farmer protests. The Chief Minister advised the Punjab government to introduce a Bill in the Assembly to ensure the purchase of 100 per cent of farmers’ crops at MSP. He further assured that when the BJP government comes to power in Punjab, 100 percent of farmers’ crops will be bought at MSP.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made these remarks as the chief guest during the Saini Maha Sammelan held in Ropar, Punjab, today. On this occasion, Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, Iqbal Singh Lalpura along with Ropar BJP District President and organiser of the programme, Ajay Veer Singh Lalpura and other dignitaries from the Saini community were also present. He highlighted that Haryana has purchased 100 per cent of the crops from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and has deposited Rs 1.25 lakh crore into the accounts of 12 lakh farmers. Additionally, Rs 78 crore has been given to farmers as interest on delayed payments after crop purchases.

On this occasion, CM Nayab Singh Saini said that last year, the rains during the Kharif season in Haryana were delayed. As a result, farmers had to make additional arrangements for irrigation and other requirements for sowing their crops. Understanding the difficulties faced by the farmers, the Haryana govt deposited Rs 2,000 per acre as bonus into their accounts. Saini said that the Haryana government is working tirelessly for the welfare of the poor and laborers. As part of this effort, soon after taking oath as Chief Minister for the second time, he initiated the provision of free dialysis services to kidney patients at all government hospitals, medical colleges, and PGIs in the state.