SShortSingh.
Back to feed

Union Agriculture Minister Returned Farm Subsidy After Scrutiny, Centre Confirms

0
·1 views

Bhagirath Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Member of Parliament from Ajmer, Rajasthan, received farm subsidy financial assistance in 2026. Fellow Rajasthan MP Lumba Ram, representing Sirohi, had similarly received such assistance in 2025. The central government confirmed that Choudhary subsequently returned the subsidy amount. The matter drew attention given Choudhary's role overseeing agricultural policy as a junior minister. The Centre's statement appears aimed at addressing concerns over a sitting minister benefiting from farm welfare schemes.

Read the full story at NDTV

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Log in to join the discussion and vote.

Log in

Related stories

0
IndiaTimes of India ·

Sonu Sood rebukes Kangana Ranaut over 'Generation Gutter' remark on youth

Actor Sonu Sood has publicly criticised Kangana Ranaut for her controversial remarks referring to young protesters as 'Generation Gutter'. Sood stressed that young people are fundamental to the success and influence of public figures like actors. He called Ranaut's comment shameful and expressed clear disappointment over her choice of words. Sood urged public figures to think carefully before speaking, reminding them of the significant power the general public holds.

Union Agriculture Minister Returned Farm Subsidy After Scrutiny, Centre Confirms · ShortSingh