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Farmers & teachers being neglected by Sai govt: Pilot

Raipur: AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot accused the Vishnu Deo Sai-led Chhattisgarh govt of losing public trust, failing farmers, misusing agencies, and silencing dissent, while alleging central control over state affairs and discontinuation of welfare schemes. He announced the July 7 'Kisan, Jawan, Samvidhan Jan Sabha' in Raipur, asserting Congress will hit the streets to become the people's voice against BJP misgovernance. The Chhattisgarh Congress in-charge, Pilot, currently on a visit to Raipur, said on Tuesday that the Vishnu Deo Sai-led government has has "no achievements to showcase." He criticised the frequent visits by the PM and home minister to "pat their own backs". You Can Also Check: Raipur AQI | Weather in Raipur | Bank Holidays in Raipur | Public Holidays in Raipur Pilot highlighted a severe shortage of fertilisers across the state, claiming farmers have been abandoned. He questioned the accountability for the farmers' plight, given the BJP's 'double-engine govt' rhetoric. Severe shortage of DAP fertiliser across the state causing distress among farmers, said Pilot adding, in place of DAP sunstandard Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK) fertiliser is being supplied. The Congress leader further stated the state govt has secured loans worth Rs 37,000 crore with central assistance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Balintawak: Scholarships You Can Apply For (Start Now) College Scholarship | Google Search Search Now Undo He also highlighted the alleged injustice faced by teachers in the guise of rationalisation. Over 10,000 schools are on the verge of closure, he claimed. Pilot clarified that the party supports industry and investment but opposes displacing poor tribal communities from their homes. Addressing the media at Congress state office Rajiv Bhawan in Raipur, Pilot alleged that the BJP government has discontinued 17 schemes launched by the previous Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government, solely to deny credit to the Congress. Pilot announced that Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge and AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal will visit Chhattisgarh on July 7. Kharge will address a public rally at Science College Ground in Raipur, named 'Kisan, Jawan, Samvidhan Jan Sabha' (Farmers, Soldiers, Constitution Public Meeting). Pilot criticised the Sai government for holding fewer Assembly sessions and being evasive in its responses. He alleged that the Sai govt prevents impartial discussions in the House because it has 'much to hide.'