Yogi Adityanathji powerless in entrance of sugar mills: Arvind Kejriwal

Addressing his first farmers’ mahapanchayat in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district, Delhi chief minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejrwal on Sunday mentioned that UP CM Yogi Adityanath was “powerless” in entrance of the sugar mills that owed near Rs 18,000 crore to sugarcane farmers, particularly these belonging to west UP.

Kejriwal additionally criticised the BJP-led Union authorities for its “merciless remedy” of farmers and questioned it on its claims that MSP won’t ever be eliminated. The AAP chief alleged that the Purple Fort incident on Republic Day was orchestrated by BJP.

“There are three power companies in Delhi. Earlier than elections, I had promised free and unhindered electrical energy provide. I used to be informed to not make such lofty guarantees and mess with these firms as they have been highly effective and had robust connections… I’ve introduced them heading in the right direction… They don’t utter a phrase now. Earlier, there have been 7-Eight hours of energy cuts in Delhi and payments price Rs 20,000 have been issued. Now, there may be 24 hours of electrical energy and 0 invoice. And these sugar mills are in actual fact smaller firms. I wish to ask Yogi ji why is he powerless in entrance of them,” Kejriwal mentioned on the mahapanchayat, which was held to increase assist to farmers protesting towards the farm legal guidelines. The rally is important as AAP is planning to subject candidates within the subsequent yr’s meeting elections. It’s gearing as much as take a look at political waters within the upcoming native physique polls.

“The day a authorities with good intention involves energy, your account will likely be credited with the due quantity the second you provide your sugarcane. The distinction is barely of intent,” he mentioned. Kejriwal additionally slammed the Yogi authorities for charging farmers for tubewells.