Sukhbir Singh Badal Promises Aid to Farmers Affected by Crop Damage
Will distribute wheat, fodder to affected farmers: Sukhbir
Hindustan Times
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Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), announced a relief plan for farmers in Punjab whose wheat crops were devastated by recent rain and hailstorms. The party will distribute wheat and fodder to the affected farmers after April 20, while criticizing the Aam Aadmi Party government for failing to provide promised compensation.
- 01Sukhbir Singh Badal announced relief for farmers affected by crop damage across 1.25 lakh acres in Punjab.
- 02Distribution of wheat and fodder is set to begin after April 20.
- 03The SAD criticized the Aam Aadmi Party government for not providing promised compensation.
- 04The party plans to contest civic body elections on its symbol as a precursor to state polls.
- 05Small farmers with damaged vegetable crops will also receive assistance.
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Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has directed party leaders to assist farmers in Punjab whose wheat crops were severely damaged across 1.25 lakh acres due to rain and hailstorms. A relief plan is being implemented, with the distribution of wheat and both dry and green fodder scheduled to start after April 20. Badal criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for failing to fulfill their promise of providing ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) per acre in advance compensation for crop damage. He highlighted the government's inaction following last year's floods, which affected 4 lakh acres of farmland. Additionally, Badal urged party members to prepare for upcoming civic body elections, framing them as a precursor to the state elections scheduled for next year.
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This initiative will provide much-needed support to farmers struggling due to crop loss, potentially alleviating some of their financial burdens.
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