Congress Alleges Conflict of Interest in MoS Agriculture Subsidy Approval
Congress Alleges Conflict of Interest in MoS Agriculture Subsidy Approval
IN · Published Jun 28, 2026
The Congress party has accused Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Bhagirath Choudhary, of a conflict of interest after reports surfaced that he approved a subsidy of Rs 99.03 lakh for his own commercial cucumber farming project.
The subsidy was granted under a scheme administered by the ministry he oversees.

Impact & Risks

The allegations raise concerns about transparency and accountability in the allocation of public funds. If proven, such actions could undermine public trust in government institutions and policies aimed at supporting farmers. The controversy also provides ammunition for opposition parties to question the BJP's claims of zero tolerance for corruption, potentially impacting the party's image ahead of upcoming elections.

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