New Delhi, May 13 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Kharif season 2026 crops, saying farmer welfare remains the top priority of the Modi government.

In a post on X, Shah said, "Farmers' welfare is the topmost priority of the Modi government."

He said the Cabinet's decision to raise MSP helps increase farmers' income and the rural economy.

Shah stated, "Today, the Union Cabinet has approved an increase in MSP for the Kharif season 2026. The decision to provide 50% profit over the farmer's cost is an important step towards increasing farmers' income, making agriculture more profitable, and strengthening the rural economy."

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