Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 24 (ANI): Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Raman Singh on Tuesday attacked the Bhupesh Baghel-led authorities within the state for “hoodwinking” farmers by letting them “get burdened” with loans.
“It has been five years since the Bhupesh Baghel government came to power by promising to waive off loans of the farmers. The government hoodwinked the farmers and the public. Today, the situation is such that the farmers are burdened with debt. It has not been five years and farmers are again under debt worth crores”, the three-time chief minister informed ANI.
“Every year, the pressure to repay loans is increasing and that is why, the farmers have to apply again and again for loan waiver. This is the failure of the Baghel government”, Raman stated.
Earlier on Monday, Baghel promised a mortgage waiver to farmers if voted to energy once more whereas the BJP dubbed the promise as mere “eyewash”.
“After three announcements that include caste-based elections, procurement of 20 quintal paddy and housing facility, today we made a fourth announcement of waiving of the loan of farmers. Due to this announcement, tremendous enthusiasm is being seen on the faces of farmers,” stated chief minister Baghel whereas chatting with mediapersons in Raipur.
When requested about BJP’s remark that the mortgage waiver announcement has not been outlined correctly, CM Baghel stated why there’s a doubt, regardless that this announcement has been made on the road of promise that was made final time (forward of meeting elections in 2018).
He additional stated that “the stronger our farmers, the stronger our economy will be.””The impact on inflation was witnessed in other states while it was not seen in Chhattisgarh. The money put into the pockets of farmers has come to the market but if we give money to big industrialists then it will not come into the marke,” he stated.
Pointing out that the Centre had waived off the mortgage of industrialists to the tune of over 14 lakh crore, Baghel questioned the affect of the choice on the the economic system of India.
“We have waived the loan of farmers and its impact was witnessed on the business of Chhattisgarh, thus there is a lot of difference between the two economies,” Baghel stated.
The announcement has introduced cheer to over 26 lakh farmers in addition to their members of the family, acknowledged Baghel.
Meanwhile, claiming that the individuals of Chhattisgarh is not going to belief Congress, BJP MP Santosh Pandey stated that they (Congress) have earlier introduced mortgage waivers of all types however no mortgage was waived off. By taking Ganga Jal readily available, they promised a liquor ban however ensured dwelling supply service throughout the COVID pandemic.
Elections for the 90-member Assembly of Chhattisgarh will probably be held in two phases.
The first part of polling for 20 seats will probably be held on November 7, and the remaining 70 seats will go to polls on November 17.
The vote counting will probably be held on December 3. (ANI)