PM Modi asks farmers to convert challenges into opportunities

February 28, 2016 15:16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached out to the farmers, asking them to convert the challenges into opportunities.

Prime Minister Modi, who was speaking at a farmers rally here, said the farmers are the pride of the nation.

"There are a lot of challenges before our farmers, but these challenges can be transformed into opportunities," he added.

Prime Minister Modi also requested all state governments to give utmost priority to farmers' issues.

"I appeal not only to the Uttar Pradesh Government but to all the state governments to give utmost priority to addressing farmers' issues and issues related to agriculture," said Prime Minister Modi.

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