Explainer: How Global Tensions Are Affecting Farmers In Madhya Pradesh
NDTV
Approximately 90% of India's supply of DAP, or di-ammonium phosphate, comes from international sources.
After several reports of farmers in Madhya Pradesh struggling because of a shortage of a vital fertiliser, di-ammonium phosphate or DAP, which is required at the sowing stage, the Congress has hit out at the BJP government in the state as well as the Centre, accusing them of being "anti-farmer".
Former chief minister Digvijaya Singh and state Congress President Jitu Patwari criticised Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and state Agriculture Minister Aidal Singh Kansana, holding them responsible for the shortage and said their failure in tackling the situation has led to a major crisis in the agricultural sector.
Mr Kansana has, however, issued a strong rebuttal, accusing the Congress of spreading lies and misleading farmers because bypolls have been announced for two Assembly seats in the state. He insisted there is no shortage of fertilisers in Madhya Pradesh but said there have been delays in the arrival of consignments of DAP because of the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel's conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah.
