Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has pledged that his party will provide a loan waiver for farmers in Chhattisgarh if it returns to power in the state. Gandhi made this promise during a recent interaction with paddy farmers and agricultural labourers in Kathiya village. He also stated that if Congress is elected, 20 quintals of paddy per acre will be procured and salaries of agricultural labourers will be increased from Rs 7,000 to Rs 10,000 per year. Gandhi shared a video of his interaction and highlighted the success of the pro-farmer initiatives of the Chhattisgarh government. The Congress leader also expressed his commitment to replicate this model across India.
This is not the first time Gandhi has emphasized the pro-farmer stance of his party. Last Sunday, he assisted cultivators in harvesting paddy in a village near Raipur, stating that the Chhattisgarh government’s pro-farmer model would be replicated nationwide.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Deputy CM T S Singh Deo accompanied Gandhi during his interaction with farmers. In the video shared on his YouTube page, Gandhi mentioned the satisfaction of farmers with the facilities provided by the state government. He highlighted that full crop prices and financial assistance have significantly improved their lives.
Gandhi emphasized that his learnings from the farmers of Chhattisgarh have reinforced his commitment to a loan waiver for farmers, procuring 20 quintals of paddy per acre, and increasing the salaries of agricultural labourers. He assured them that these initiatives will happen once again if Congress comes to power.
The video also shows Gandhi discussing with Baghel and other leaders the need to do more for agricultural labourers in the future. The assembly elections in Chhattisgarh will be held in two phases on November 7 and 17, and the counting of votes will take place on December 3.
Rahul Gandhi’s interactions with various sections of society, including mechanics, porters, students, and carpenters, are part of his Bharat Jodo Yatra (India Unite Journey). The journey, which started from Kanyakumari and ended in Kashmir, continues through these engagements.
