Chandigarh, Aug. 14 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday accused the Opposition of objecting to trade agreements made with countries around the world for farmers, saying such agreements were concluded keeping the national interest, farmers' welfare, and public interest paramount.

Speaking in Chandigarh, Chouhan said, "I want to say from the sacred land of Chandigarh that whatever agreements have been made with countries around the world for farmers have been made keeping the national interest, farmers' interest and public interest paramount. It is a matter of great sadness that the Opposition has problems with this as well."

Also targeting the Congress over the conduct of the Leader of Opposition, Chouhan said, ...