Rahul grades Modi 'F' for performance in Karnataka's agri sector
New Delhi, May 3: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of letting down farmers in Karnataka and gave him 'F' Grade in a report card, saying there was no contribution from the Centre to the state's farm loan waiver.
Gandhi said that the Prime Minister's crop insurance scheme had made the "farmers suffer" while filling the coffers of the private insurance companies which have made "huge profits".
He tweeted that the Congress will, in the next five years, create a unique "Agricultural Corridor" for 10 agro climatic zones in the state to develop sustainable agri businesses.
The Congress chief said the farmers did not receive price of crops at 50 per cent above the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
"Contribution to Congress state governments 8,500 crore Farm Loan waiver = 0 Rs.
"PM's crop insurance scheme: Farmers suffer; (private) insurance companies make huge profits.
"No MSP+50%, for Karnataka farmers. Grade = F,"
He said the Congress government in the state had launched several schemes that has helped farmers.
"Anna Bhagya, Ksheera Dhare, Krishi Yantra Dhare, Surya Raitha and Loan waivers improved the lives of Karnataka's farmers. In the next 5 years, INC will create a unique 'Agricultural Corridor' for 10 agro climatic zones to develop sustainable agri businesses," he said.
The attack came ahead of polling for the 224-member Karnataka Assembly, to be held on May 12. The results will be declared on May 15.
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Australia bundled out for 104 as India take 46-run first-innings lead
Perth (PTI): Pacer Jasprit Bumrah completed his 11th five-wicket haul in Tests as Australia were bundled out for 104 at lunch, losing the remaining three wickets in the morning session on Day 2 to give India a handy 46-run first-innings lead in the opening match here on Saturday.
For India, captain Jasprit Bumrah (5/30) was the pick of the bowlers while Mohammed Siraj (2/20) and debutant Harshit Rana (3/48) also chipped in.
It was a abject surrender from Australia, who could add just 37 runs to their overnight score of 67/7, thanks chiefly to tail-ender Mitchell Starc (26), who emerged the highest scorer for his side
Bumrah struck the first blow on Saturday, dismissing keeper-batter Alex Carey (21) off the first ball of his over as the Australian could add just two runs to his overnight score.
India were all out for 150 from 49.4 overs at the stroke of tea on Friday.
Brief Scores:
India: 150 all out in 49.4 overs vs Australia: 104 all out in 51.2 overs (Alex Carey 21, Mitchell Starc 26; Jasprit Bumrah 5/30, Harshit Rana 3/48, Mohammed Siraj 2/20).
