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Union Minister Denies Subsidy Row, Calls Farm Project Transparent
✍️ The Times Of India
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 01:31 AM
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Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary has refuted claims of receiving a substantial subsidy for his farm, asserting the application predates his ministerial role and the project is transparent.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Bhagirath Choudhary, has addressed allegations concerning a subsidy amounting to approximately Rs 99 lakh for his agricultural project. Choudhary stated that his application for the subsidy was submitted several years prior to his assumption of the ministerial office.
He emphasized the transparency of the project, asserting that all procedures were followed appropriately. The minister's response comes amidst criticism from opposition leaders who have termed the situation a "new model of corruption" and a potential conflict of interest.
The controversy highlights scrutiny over public funds and potential conflicts when individuals in government hold interests that could benefit from public schemes.
He emphasized the transparency of the project, asserting that all procedures were followed appropriately. The minister's response comes amidst criticism from opposition leaders who have termed the situation a "new model of corruption" and a potential conflict of interest.
The controversy highlights scrutiny over public funds and potential conflicts when individuals in government hold interests that could benefit from public schemes.