Chandigarh, Dec. 19 -- Congress MLA Aftab Ahmed, during the ongoing Winter Session of the Assembly, raised a question to the Haryana government over compensation provided for crop damage suffered by farmers in the state.

During the Question Hour, Ahmed said that while the government has provided compensation for 1.20 lakh acres, the extent of crop damage is much higher in the state. He further stated that around 4.75 lakh farmers have applied for compensation through the portal.

Responding to Ahmed's query, Revenue Minister Vipul Goel took a swipe at the Congress party, saying that an elephant's teeth are different for eating and showing. He stated that Rs.4,781 crore in compensation has been provided over the past 11 years under the BJ...