Congress's Big Outreach To Farmers, BJP Expands Scheme In Madhya Pradesh
NDTV
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath announced waiver of farm loans and pending electricity bills of farmers on coming to power in the state.
Both BJP and the Congress on Wednesday rushed to make announcements in view of the upcoming elections in Madhya Pradesh, hours ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah's arrival in Bhopal for brainstorming with top BJP leaders.
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath announced waiver of farm loans and pending electricity bills of farmers on coming to power in the state. The waivers were part of the Kisan Nyay Yojana, which also promised at least 12 hours uninterrupted free electricity for 5 HP water pumps for the farmers.
Under the scheme, cases lodged against farmers over protests during the present BJP regime in the state will also be withdrawn, promised Mr Nath.