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'I am a farmer': Union minister on Rs 99L subsidy row; Gehlot says 'new model of corruption'

'I am a farmer': Union minister on Rs 99L subsidy row; Gehlot says 'new model of corruption'
Times of India Saturday 27 June 2026, 12:16 UTC By TOI NEWS DESK 1 min read
Key Points

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary has denied allegations of receiving a nearly Rs 1 crore subsidy from his ministry for his own farm, stating he applied years before becoming a minister and that the project is transparent. The claims have drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who label it a "new model of corruption" and a conflict of interest within the government.

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary has denied allegations of receiving a nearly Rs 1 crore subsidy from his ministry for his own farm, stating he applied years before becoming a minister and that the project is transparent. The claims have drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who label it a "new model of corruption" and a conflict of interest within the government.
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