Himanta Biswa Sarma Praises Assam Minister's Farming Efforts, Weeks After Playful Banter with Rahul Gandhi

GUWAHATI, Assam: Assam's Agriculture Minister, Atul Bora, took a hands-on approach to encourage and support the farming community in the state. In a tweet that has captured the hearts of many, Minister Bora shared a video of himself plowing a paddy field using a small tractor in his native village, Barahi, located in Golaghat district.

Spending quality time with the hardworking farmers, Atul Bora immersed himself in the traditional agricultural practices, setting an inspiring precedent for the youth of Assam. The tweet emphasized the importance of agriculture and called upon the younger generation to devote themselves to farming for the collective progress of Assam towards self-reliance.

In his tweet, the Minister said, "Plowed paddy field with a tractor & spent some wonderful time with the farmers at my native village Barahi in Golaghat. I would like to urge the youth to devote themselves to agriculture to build a self-reliant #Assam."

The tweet garnered significant attention and appreciation from various quarters, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. CM Sarma retweeted the video, expressing his approval and admiration for Minister Bora's hands-on approach towards farming. He praised the Agriculture Minister's initiative and announced a comprehensive plan to evaluate the on-ground implementation of various schemes.

"Good to see our Hon’ble Agriculture Minister practicing farming! Soon all our ministers, senior officers, and myself will spend a fixed number of days in villages across Assam to evaluate the last-mile implementation of our schemes," CM Sarma tweeted.

The gesture of Atul Bora and the response from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlight the government's commitment to empower the farming community and drive agricultural growth in Assam. It also underscores the importance of reconnecting with rural communities and understanding their needs to ensure effective governance.

Interestingly, the tweet by Atul Bora also brought attention to a recent incident involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi had shared a photos and video of himself driving a tractor and working in a similar show of solidarity with farmers. Responding to this, CM Sarma playfully teased Rahul Gandhi in a light-hearted manner, showcasing the competitive spirit of the political landscape.

As Atul Bora's tweet continues to resonate with the people of Assam, the state government's focus on empowering farmers and promoting agriculture as a means of achieving self-reliance remains steadfast. The initiatives of the Agriculture Minister and the Chief Minister to engage with rural communities directly demonstrate a collaborative effort towards a prosperous and self-sufficient Assam.