Adityanath makes pro-farmer announcements ahead of polls
The Hindu
The announcements made by the U.P. Chief Minister are being seen as part of efforts to pacify the agitating farmers, who have declared to mobilise support against the BJP in the upcoming state polls.
In an apparent bid to woo farmers ahead of the assembly polls early next year, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has made several pro-farmers announcements including withdrawing cases against them for stubble burning and launching a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for interest waiver on their electricity dues. According to a senior official, the Chief Minister while interacting with a delegation of progressive farmers on Tuesday said, “all the cases of stubble burning against the farmers will be withdrawn and decision will also be taken to revoke the fine imposed on them.” “The government will also ensure that because of power dues, no electricity connection of the farmers will be snapped and OTS scheme will be brought to waive interest on the power dues," he said. The Chief Minister also said cane price will be increased and a decision in this regard will be taken after talks with all the stakeholders. He said sugar mills of western region will start functioning from October 20 while mills of Eastern region will begin operation from October 25.More Related News