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Union Minister Choudhary's Subsidy Sparks Political Row in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 27 Jun 2026, 11:01 AM
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A substantial subsidy of Rs 99.6 lakh received by Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary has ignited a political debate in Rajasthan, with the BJP defending the eligibility and the Congress questioning potential discrimination against ordinary farmers.
A significant political controversy has erupted in Rajasthan concerning a subsidy amounting to Rs 99.6 lakh granted to Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come forward to justify the subsidy, citing the minister's eligibility for the benefit.
However, the opposition Congress has strongly criticized the development. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has accused the government of differential treatment, questioning whether such benefits are extended to the common farmers of the state. The debate centers on fairness and equitable distribution of government subsidies.
However, the opposition Congress has strongly criticized the development. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has accused the government of differential treatment, questioning whether such benefits are extended to the common farmers of the state. The debate centers on fairness and equitable distribution of government subsidies.