CM Atishi Counters BJP's Rule Claims on Agriculture

Reacting to the allegations of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party saying that the condition of farmers has never been "as bad as" it was during BJP's rule, according to a statement issued from the Chief Minister's office.

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Reacting to the allegations of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party saying that the condition of farmers has never been “as bad as” it was during BJP’s rule, according to a statement issued from the Chief Minister’s office. Sharpening her attack, she further alleged that the “BJP talking about farmers is like Dawood preaching on non-violence.” In a statement issued from the Chief Minister’s Office, Atishi said, “BJP talking about farmers is like Dawood preaching on nonviolence. The condition of farmers has never been as bad as it was during BJP’s rule. Farmers in Punjab are on hunger strike, tell Modi ji to talk to them. Stop doing politics on farmers’ issues. Bullets and lathis were fired on farmers during BJP rule.” Meanwhile, in a counter-attack, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh accused Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of “spreading lies” and making “ridiculous allegations.” Addressing a press conference, Singh said, “The state president of the “B