On Farmers' Day, Rajnath Singh hails ex-PM Chaudhary Charan Singh; assures India's kisans

On the occasion of Farmers' Day, Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh on Wednesday extended his greetings to the farmers of the country and also saluted Former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary. Taking to Twitter, Rajnath Singh said that Chaudhary Charan Singh is one of the most respected farmer leaders of the country. He said, the former PM had always voiced the problems of the farmers for a lifetime and also workers for their welfare. 

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Rajnath Singh greets farmers & recalls Chaudhary Charan Singh

Stating that India will always remember Charan Singh's contributions for uplifting the farmers, the Defence Minister said that it was the former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh, who wanted that the income of farmers of the country should increase, their crops should get remunerative prices and their honour always remain protected. "With his inspiration, many steps ate being taken by the Centre in the interest of farmers, " Rajnath Singh added. 

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Pointing towards ongoing farmers' protest against the 3 farm bills, the Rajnath Singh assured that the Central Government will not let the farmers get hurt in any case. He said, "Today, on the occasion of Farmers' Day, I greet all the contributors of the country. They have provided the country with food security." Asserting that some farmers are agitated about the new agricultural laws, he said, "Government is talking to them with full sensitivity. I hope they will withdraw their movement soon."

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