The Prime Minister also accused the Opposition of attempting to create chaos by spreading fears about a shortage of cooking gas.
Their plan was to incite chaos across the country, all in an attempt to defame Modi,” he said.
And look -- even though the conflict continues, Modi has ensured that there is no shortage of fertilisers for our farmers,” he added.
“Globally, a bag of urea costs as much as Rs 3,000, yet, Indian farmers receive it for less than Rs 300.
The government took this entire burden on itself to ensure the bag reaches you (farmers) at just Rs 300,” he said.
Referring to the conflict in West Asia, which is crucial to India's energy security and a major source of fertiliser imports, Modi said the country was united in dealing with the situation, but some people were spreading rumours and creating panic.
“They sowed fear among farmers, claiming fertilisers would become unavailable. They created artificial queues and created a sense of panic,” he alleged.
The Prime Minister also accused the Opposition of attempting to create chaos by spreading fears about a shortage of cooking gas.
“They also tried to frighten women, claiming that cooking gas would no longer be available and asking, 'How will you cook your meals? How will your children go to school?' Their plan was to incite chaos across the country, all in an attempt to defame Modi,” he said.
“I had promised that Modi would stand firmly by your side. And look -- even though the conflict continues, Modi has ensured that there is no shortage of fertilisers for our farmers,” he added.
Modi said global fertiliser prices and the cost of chemicals required to manufacture them had increased because of the conflict, but the government had ensured that farmers did not bear the additional burden.
“Globally, a bag of urea costs as much as Rs 3,000, yet, Indian farmers receive it for less than Rs 300. The government took this entire burden on itself to ensure the bag reaches you (farmers) at just Rs 300,” he said.
Similarly, the global price of a bag of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser had crossed Rs 5,000, while Indian farmers were receiving it for Rs 1,350, he added.
The Prime Minister said farmers across the country had received or saved more than Rs 50 lakh crore through various government schemes over the past few years, asserting that his government had prioritised their welfare.
