Congress Indulged In "Politics Of Lies" On Issue Of Farmers: Minister
NDTV
The Congress' unit for farmers has accused the BJP-led central government of not cooperating with the farmers and reneging on its promises.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday accused the Congress of indulging in politics of lies on the issue of farmers and adopting double standards on farm laws.
While replying to Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda's question on the promised minimum support of price for farmers after their agitation last year, Mr Tomar said in the Rajya Sabha that a committee has been formed to consider the proposal.
"The committee is considering it (MSP). The farmers' representative in that committee is a representative of the farmers' union. Tarnishing farmers' union is utterly wrong," Mr Tomar said.
The Congress member claimed that the secretary, who made the now-repealed farm laws, is now working with a multinational company and questioned his intent in framing the laws.
