Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has gone full throttle against Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of running a 24/7 operation peddling lies on critical farm policies. Posting on social media platform X, Chouhan methodically debunked Gandhi’s allegations linking US trade agreements to GM crop approvals.
‘No GM products allowed in any deal with America,’ Chouhan stated unequivocally, also rebutting claims on DDGS as fact-free propaganda. His post painted a picture of Congress’s hypocrisy, harking back to their rejection of the Swaminathan panel’s MSP formula despite earlier promises.
‘You said it would ruin markets—now we deliver,’ Chouhan highlighted, crediting PM Modi’s leadership for ensuring MSP purchases far exceeding costs, a commitment sustained year after year. This isn’t just rhetoric; under the current regime, procurement volumes have skyrocketed, benefiting millions of farmers.
Chouhan’s broadside questions Congress’s moral authority on farmer issues, calling their politics ‘shameful and directionless.’ With agriculture at the heart of India’s electoral battles, this exchange signals escalating confrontations. Observers note how such accusations could shape public perception ahead of upcoming sessions, reinforcing BJP’s narrative of decisive farmer support against opposition flip-flops.