US EditionNirmala Sitharaman, Stalin feud online over Centre’s letter on paddy incentive
The Finance Ministry said the January 9 communication was only advisory, while Stalin challenged it as a call to end the paddy bonus.
- On Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin challenged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release the letter sent to the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary, which contained remarks regarding discontinuation of paddy bonus.
- The Union Finance Ministry clarified that an advisory sent to State Governments regarding paddy incentives was not a directive to withdraw benefits for paddy cultivation.
- Stalin highlighted that the letter requested the State Government to "review the existing bonus policy of the State Government and consider discontinuing the bonus on paddy."
- Responding to Stalin's remarks, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejected the allegations as "factually baseless, politically motivated, and a deliberate distortion aimed at misleading farmers."
- Announcing bonuses over the Minimum Support Price remains the prerogative of State Governments, the Centre maintains, while encouraging alignment with national priorities like crop diversification and nutritional security.
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"Will you place that letter in public domain...": MK Stalin questions FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The debate between the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continues as Stalin asked the Finance Minister whether she can put the letter, noting remarks of the discontinuation of paddy bonus, in the public domain.
FM counters Stalin, denies curbs on paddy incentives
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's allegations regarding incentives for paddy cultivation. Sitharaman stated that the Union government's communication was a suggestion to states to align bonus policies with national priorities. The aim was to encourage crop diversification. The decision on state bonuses remains with state governments.
'Factually Baseless': Nirmala Sitharaman Rejects Stalin's Claim on Paddy Incentive Curbs
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday dismissed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's allegations that the Centre had asked the state to stop incentives for paddy cultivation, calling them "factually baseless" and a "deliberate distortion." Responding to Stalin's remarks, Sitharaman said in a post on X that the claim that the Union Government had issued such directions was "factually baseless, poli…
Factually baseless: Nirmala Sitharaman rejects Stalins claim on paddy incentive curbs - The Tribune
Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday dismissed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's allegations that the Centre had asked the state to stop incentives for paddy cultivation, calling them 'factually baseless' and a 'deliberate distortion.' Responding to Stalin's remarks, Sitharaman said in a post on X that the claim that the Union Government had issued such directions was 'factually baseless, politically motivated, and a deliberate distortion designed t…
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