Phagwara, Nov. 9 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab of betraying farmers and women by failing to fulfil its promises, while asserting that a government committed to the state's progress and prosperity would work for the welfare of all sections of society.

Saini alleged that the AAP had secured votes by promising to purchase the entire produce of farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) but had failed to honour its commitment.

"They (AAP) had promised that they would purchase the entire produce of farmers at the MSP. They made that promise and secured votes by telling lies. But when farmers came to meet you, they were refused permission. What did you do to them? ...