Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (August 7, 2025) said India will never compromise the interests of its farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers, asserting that he would be ready to pay any price.
"For us, farmers' interest is the foremost priority. India will never compromise the interests of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers. I believe, personally, I will have to pay the price, and I am ready for that," Mr. Modi said.
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He was addressing a three-day global conference to mark the birth centenary of late renowned agri-scientist M S Swaminathan.
VIDEO | PM Modi (@narendramodi) addresses MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in Delhi. He says, "Farmers' interest is India's top priority. India will never compromise on interest of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers. Personally, I will have to pay price for… pic.twitter.com/ryB5kajxED
