In 2018 rerun, Bhupesh Baghel promises farm loan waiver if Congress wins Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

New Delhi: With two weeks remaining for the first phase of the Chhattisgarh assembly polls, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today made an attempt to woo the farmers by promising to waive off agri loans once again if the Congress party retains power in the state. CM Baghel's guarantees comes as the opposition BJP intensifies its campaign in the state.

Taking on X (formerly Twitter) Baghel wrote- "We will waive loans of farmers if we are voted to power and form government in the state again." Bhaghel further said that will directly benefit nearly 22 lakh farmers in the state. This marks the fourth guarantee from the Congress ahead of the polls in Chhattisgarh as the party has already promised to conduct a caste census, buy 20 quintals/acre of paddy, and provide housing to 17.5 lakh families in the state.

"Today the fourth announcement is dedicated to our farmers. So far we have made 4 announcements. Like before, this time farmers' loans will be waived. Will conduct caste census, Will buy 20 quintals/acre of paddy. We will provide housing to 17.5 lakh families. Janta ka bharosa hai barkarar. Phir se Congress sarkar," Baghel posted on X.