In 2014, farmers became part of the country’s political agenda: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said farmers became part of the country’s political agenda in 2014 for the first time since independence.

Addressing Prime Minister Kisan Samman Sammelan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, Adityanath said the Modi government has launched several schemes to increase farmers’ income and transform their lives.

He added that the programs ranged from Soil Health Card to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, and “today the results are visible”.

“When Prime Minister Modi took oath for the third time, the first thing he did was sign a file dedicated to the farmers. Today, millions of farmers are benefiting from Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi,” Adityanath said in a statement.

The Prime Minister said that for the first time in 62 years, a politician has brought about major changes in the lives of all sections of society through his work and took oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term on the basis of his popularity.

He described Modi as the “illustrious son of Maa Ganga” for giving India a new identity in the world through his efforts.

Adityanath also said that the country has witnessed the transformation of Varanasi.

“Over the past decade, not only have thousands of crores of rupees been invested in the rejuvenation of Kashi, but the world has also seen it transform into a new form. The faith and devotion of the common people towards Kashi have also been strengthened,” he said.

UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi also spoke on the occasion.

UP Governor Anandiben Patel, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, and UP BJP chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary and other senior leaders were present on the occasion, the statement said.

First print: June 19, 2024 | 7:06 am IST