Patna, Nov. 4 -- Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejaswi Yadav today unveiled a series of ambitious promises aimed at farmers, women and government employees, declaring that once the Mahagathbandhan government comes to power, farmers will be provided with a bonus above the Minimum Support Price (MSP) on paddy and wheat, along with free electricity for irrigation.
Addressing a press conference in Patna, Yadav said that Bihar's farmers are compelled to sell their produce below the MSP due to the absence of an effective procurement system. "After the formation of our government, it will be ensured that farmers get full MSP for their produce. In addition, they will receive Rs 300 per quintal on padd...