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MP Janardan Mishra apologises for farmer remarks, says aim was to boost dairy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 09:36 AM
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Rewa MP Janardan Mishra released a video apologising for comments that upset farmers, stating he belongs to a farming family and his aim was to promote cattle rearing and milk production.
Rewa Lok Sabha MP Janardan Mishra issued a video statement after his earlier remarks about farmers sparked controversy across Madhya Pradesh. The comments were perceived as critical of the farming community, prompting widespread criticism from farmer groups and local leaders.
In the video, Mishra expressed regret, acknowledging that his choice of words had hurt farmer brothers. He emphasized his own roots in a farming family and clarified that his intention was not to denigrate farmers but to highlight the need for greater emphasis on cattle rearing and dairy production as a means to improve rural incomes.
Mishra concluded by seeking forgiveness from the agricultural community and reaffirmed his commitment to policies that support both crop cultivation and livestock development. The apology aims to ease tensions ahead of upcoming discussions on agricultural reforms in the state.
In the video, Mishra expressed regret, acknowledging that his choice of words had hurt farmer brothers. He emphasized his own roots in a farming family and clarified that his intention was not to denigrate farmers but to highlight the need for greater emphasis on cattle rearing and dairy production as a means to improve rural incomes.
Mishra concluded by seeking forgiveness from the agricultural community and reaffirmed his commitment to policies that support both crop cultivation and livestock development. The apology aims to ease tensions ahead of upcoming discussions on agricultural reforms in the state.