MSP Controversy: Allegations of a Conspiracy Against Farmers

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the central government of conspiring to end Minimum Support Price (MSP) policies, punishing farmers in Punjab and Haryana for opposing former farm laws. He claimed reduced paddy procurement and alleged the government's actions favored large industrialists. The government refuted these claims, citing procurement data.

Randeep Singh Surjewala, a leading Congress figure, has launched a scathing critique of the central government's agriculture policies, alleging a covert plan to dismantle the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system.

Speaking at a press conference, Surjewala accused the government of punishing Punjab and Haryana farmers for their opposition to the now-repealed farm laws, claiming that procurement figures back up his allegations.

The government, however, dismissed these claims as misleading, detailing the ongoing procurement process and affirming a commitment to support farmers adequately.

(With inputs from agencies.)