The Times of India

'I am a farmer': Union minister on Rs 99L subsidy row; Gehlot says 'new model of corruption'

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary has denied allegations of receiving a nearly Rs 1 crore subsidy from his ministry for his own farm, stating he applied years before becoming a minister and that the project is transparent. The claims have drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who label it a ew model of corruption and a conflict of interest within the government.