Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today his government is working to double farmers' income by 2022, prompting the Trinamool Congress to
Addressing a 'Kisan Kalyan' rally in Midnapore, Modi said: "My government is your government. It is a government of farmers. Our government worked for farmers...from quality seeds to market. It is important to have warehouse to save the produce."
Exhorting the TMC government to work for farmers, Modi said: "I hope the West Bengal government will take the required steps to create infrastructure for farmers. We want our farmers to use latest technology."
Referring to TMC posters with photographs of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee put up near the rally venue, Modi said: "I am thankful to Mamata didi. Even the TMC cannot deny our achievements. They have put up posters of didi with folded hands welcoming the prime minister."
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