‘Stop playing politics with farmers’ welfare’: Shivraj Chouhan to Delhi CM Atishi

Shivraj Singh Chouhan also said Arvind Kejriwal has always taken political advantage by making big announcements before elections.

Written by Harikishan Sharma

New Delhi | Updated: January 3, 2025 03:51 AM IST

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Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan wrote a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi expressing concerns over farmers' condition. (File images)

Criticising the AAP government for not implementing the Centre’s schemes for the farm sector, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, stating that “political competition” should not become an obstacle to the welfare of farmers.

In his letter to Atishi on January 1, Chouhan expressed concern over the condition of farmers in Delhi, saying the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in the Capital is very indifferent towards agriculturists.

Chouhan also attacked former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying that the AAP supremo has always taken political advantage by making big announcements before elections. “As soon as Kejriwal came to power, instead of taking public welfare decisions, he cried about his own problems,” Chouhan said.

Pointing out that the AAP has been in power in the national capital for the last 10 years, Chouhan said the party’s government has not implemented “the farmer-friendly schemes of the Central Government in Delhi”.

“Due to non-implementation of the Centre’s agricultural schemes in Delhi, farmer brothers and sisters have not been able to avail the benefits of many schemes, including the establishment of nurseries and tissue culture, supply of planting material, construction of infrastructure for post-harvest management, new orchards, poly houses and cold chain subsidy, he said.

Chouhan said, “Political competition should not become an obstacle to farmers’ welfare. Farmers’ welfare is the duty of all governments… The AAP government should rise above party politics and take decisions in the interest of farmers”.

Chouhan’s letter comes ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled to be held in the coming months.

Harikishan Sharma

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

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