In Ludhiana on Thursday, Punjab BJP’s Preetpal Singh Baliwal launched a blistering attack on the AAP-led state government, alleging it is intentionally confusing dairy farmers and related stakeholders about the India-US trade agreement.
‘ sensitive farming and dairy products enjoy full protection under the deal,’ Baliwal clarified, waving the official joint press statement before journalists. He stressed that nothing in the agreement jeopardizes Punjab’s core benefits.
Turning the tables on AAP, Baliwal quizzed Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema: Why did AAP’s Sanjeev Arora and MP Rajinder Gupta applaud the very same agreement if it’s so harmful? This, he said, unmasks AAP’s campaign of misinformation.
Baliwal refuted opposition narratives predicting doom for Punjab’s agriculture and dairy industries. The pact, he explained, shields vital sectors while unlocking investment avenues, export growth, and higher earnings for farmers.
AAP’s fear-mongering lacks evidence, as they haven’t shared any official papers proving harm. Baliwal dared the government to publish documents detailing any adverse impacts on farming, dairy, or local industries.
He assured that farmers’ and producers’ welfare remains paramount, with the deal poised to usher in prosperity through expanded economic prospects. No future trade move will undermine these priorities.
Joining Baliwal were key BJP figures including district president Rajnish Dhiman, Naval Jain, Satish Kumar, Rajan Pandhe, Surinder Kaushal, Saurav Kapoor, and others.