Chandigarh, Nov. 6 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday targeted the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government over crop procurement and payments to farmers, alleging that funds from the Centre meant for farmers were being diverted.

"Punjab government took funds meant for farmers and spent them on something else": Haryana CM Nayab Saini

He made the remarks after releasing a direct digital transfer of monthly financial assistance to thousands of beneficiaries under various state welfare schemes.

Contrasting the two states, Saini said farmers in Haryana receive payment for procured crops within 48 to 72 hours, and are paid with interest if the delay exceeds that period.

He called this a guarantee of the "double-engine" govern...