Farmers were committing suicide before we came to power in UP: Yogi

Refuting allegations that farmers were enduring hardships under the BJP government, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Tuesday lashed out at political opponents saying "those who had earlier exploited the ryots were now shedding crocodile tears for them."

"Farmers were committing suicide before we came to power in Uttar Pradesh. They were lathi charged when procuring seeds and fertilisers. Those who exploited farmers are today shedding crocodile tears," the chief minister told news persons here.

Speaking on the Bharatiya Kisan Union-led (BKU) farmers' agitation, the CM said he had sent two state ministers to Delhi three days ago to handle the situation.

"Some of their (farmers) issues have already been taken care of by our government, like loses caused by stray cattle and old vehicles," he said, elaborating on the initiatives taken up by his government. He reiterated that his government would not desist from taking any step for the welfare of ryots.

"Never has so much relief