Rajasthan CM Gehlot attacks Modi govt for failing to double farmers' income
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not fulfilling the promise of doubling the income of the farmers, saying that the Centre should take "revolutionary steps" to that end.
"The Prime Minister talked about doubling the income of the farmers, but where is it happening? The Centre should take revolutionary steps. Talks should be held with states," Gehlot told reporters on Friday after chairing a pre-budget meeting with farmers.
He said that the Centre and the states together should make such schemes and develop such a thinking that help farmers double their income.
The CM said that we want the Centre and the Prime Minister to give the 'right to health' to everyone in the country. People should not be forced to spend money on treatment, which should be free for all, he said.
Referring to the his government's flagship schemes Chiranjeevi Health Scheme, Old Pension Scheme he said that there are some work that the state and the Centr