Modi Government Brings Festive Cheer with Record Hike in MSP: Pritpal Singh Baliawal

Chandigarh, October 1 – In a landmark pro-farmer decision ahead of the festive season, the Modi Government has approved a substantial hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops for the marketing season 2026–27. This historic move, taken during the Union Cabinet meeting, has been widely welcomed by farmers across the nation, stated Pritpal Singh Baliawal, BJP Punjab Spokesperson.

Baliawal said that just as the Centre recently reduced GST rates to provide relief to the common people during the festive season, it has now extended significant support to the “Annadata” by enhancing MSPs. He explained that the MSP of wheat has been raised by a record ₹160 per quintal—from ₹2,425 in 2025–26 to ₹2,585—ens

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