Tensions flared in Delhi’s political circles when Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan publicly dismantled Rahul Gandhi’s latest salvo on agricultural trade and MSP guarantees. Via a viral X post, Chouhan accused the Congress stalwart of operating a ‘lie factory,’ churning out daily doses of deception on GM crops and beyond.
Diving into details, Chouhan clarified no US deal includes GM product nods, nor do DDGS claims hold water—pure misinformation, he charged. Turning to history, he lambasted Congress for ignoring Swaminathan’s 1.5x MSP call, even opposing it legislatively over market fears.
In sharp contrast, PM Modi’s administration has institutionalized MSP with unprecedented procurement scales, a farmer-first approach that’s delivering results nationwide. ‘No facts, no patriotism—just shame,’ Chouhan concluded, indicting Gandhi’s approach as antithetical to true farmer welfare.
The episode exemplifies the high-stakes blame game in Indian politics, where farm policies evoke strong passions. Chouhan’s rebuttal not only defends policy but reframes the narrative, positioning BJP as the reliable guardian of rural India against Congress’s inconsistent legacy.