New Delhi, March 20 -- Congress MP Imran Masood on Thursday criticized the central government for focusing on irrelevant issues while farmers continue to struggle.

Speaking to ANI, Masood said, "It is very unfortunate that the farmers of the country are struggling, the youth are frustrated, but the government is busy with irrelevant issues. No one is talking about the farmers; instead, we are digging up issues from 400 years ago and turning them into political debates."

He urged the BJP-led central government to talk to the farmers instead of focusing on irrelevant matters.

"The farmers are suffering, talk to them. The youth are distressed, engage with them. But instead of addressing these concerns, we're focusing on irrelevant matters...