Govt taking decisions in interest of farmers, will not allow them to suffer: PM Modi in Rajasthan's Sikar

Dedicating 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday said that the Centre has taken decisions in the interest of farmers for nine years and created arrangements from seed to market for them. Addressing a rally in Rajasthan’s Sikar, he described the Kendras as one-stop centres for farmers that would pave the way for their prosperity. India, he said, could only develop when its villages do and his government was working to provide in villages every facility that is available in cities. “Our government will not allow farmers to suffer due to the price of urea,” Modi said. Farmers in India, he elaborated, get a sack of urea for Rs 266. “This is available in Pakistan for about Rs 800, for Rs 720 in Bangladesh and Rs 2,100 in China,” added the PM. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot was supposed to attend the programme but could not due to problems in his feet, he said. “He has been ill for a few days. I pray for his good health,” the prime minister said about the Congress leader.

#WATCH | Rajasthan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "CM Ashok Gehlot has been ill for some time now & has injured his leg. He was supposed to attend the program today, but could not due to his health conditions. I pray for his good health..." pic.twitter.com/T46ke7wNmb

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2023

Earlier in the day, Gehlot alleged that the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had cancelled his speech at the Sikar event. Responding to Gehlot, the PMO tweeted, “In accordance with protocol, you have been duly invited and your speech was also slotted. But, your office said you will not be able to join.”

Shri @ashokgehlot51 Ji,

In accordance with protocol, you have been duly invited and your speech was also slotted. But, your office said you will not be able to join.

During PM @narendramodi’s previous visits as well you have always been invited and you have also graced those… https://t.co/BHQkHCHJzQ

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 27, 2023

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