A large gathering of farmer leaders and cultivators from across India met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Pusa Campus, New Delhi, to express their gratitude for the central government’s decisive actions aimed at safeguarding farmers’ interests.
Representatives of leading farmer organisations, including Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “bold and farmer-friendly” decisions. Dharmendra Choudhary, National President of Indian Farmer Chaudhary Charan Singh Organisation, called the government’s recent measures historic, emphasizing that they strengthen self-reliance in agriculture and rural India.
Virendra Lohan of Chhattisgarh Youth Progressive Farmers’ Association welcomed government’s move to keep American companies out of India’s agriculture and dairy sectors, stating that the decision protects the soul of the nation and ensures farmers’ autonomy.
Several leaders, including Dharmendra Malik and Kirpa Singh Natthuwala from Punjab, expressed strong support for the government’s stance and urged it to remain firm against foreign pressure.
Kuldeep Singh Bajidpur of Punjab lauded ongoing welfare initiatives, hoping for more steps that empower farmers to depend less on foreign markets.
Addressing the gathering, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described farmers as the “provider and giver of life” and said serving them is akin to worship. He announced that the government will soon introduce strict laws to curb the production of fake fertilisers and pesticides. He also highlighted recent progress under schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, where insurance payouts were digitally transferred to farmers in Rajasthan just the previous day.
Chouhan further praised Prime Minister’s ‘Nation First’ approach, noting the historic cancellation of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it a decision appreciated by the entire nation.
The meeting reflected strong solidarity among farmers and government leaders in protecting India’s agricultural sector and ensuring farmers’ welfare remains a top priority.
The meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State Bhagirath Choudhary, Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi, ICAR DG Dr. M.L. Jat, and representatives from various states.
