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Punjab: Farmer welfare at heart of Modi govt’s
BJP leaders, including Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and national VP Manpreet Singh Badal, gathered in Punjab to stress farmer welfare under the Modi government.
In Punjab, the Bharatiya Janata Party staged a show of strength aimed at farmer welfare, drawing a line of senior leaders to the front. The gathering, held in the state capital, was presented as a demonstration of the party’s commitment to agrarian concerns and as part of the broader outreach by the Modi government to rural voters.
The event was attended by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, BJP national vice‑president Manpreet Singh Badal, former Union railway minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, and Rajya Sabha members Vikramjit Singh Sahney and Tarun Chugh. Their presence underscored the significance the party places on the farmer constituency, a key demographic in Punjab’s political landscape.
While the specifics of any announcements were not detailed, the assembly served to highlight the ongoing dialogue around farmer issues, including crop prices, water availability and market access. By bringing together state and central figures, the BJP aims to reinforce a unified message that farmer welfare sits at the centre of its policy agenda.
The gathering reflects a wider political strategy: as the party looks ahead to forthcoming elections, showcasing high‑profile support for farmers helps to cement its image as a protector of rural interests. For observers, the event signals both a continuation of existing outreach efforts and a possible shift in rhetoric as the party seeks to address lingering concerns among the farming community.
Source: Hindustan Times
