GORAKHPUR, Oct. 18 -- To express solidarity with farmers, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan rode a tractor, leaving behind his official fleet, during his visit to Deoria on Saturday. He was welcomed by local farmers with a convoy of 51 tractors. Chouhan was accompanied by UP agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi.

Addressing a Kisan Sammelan later in the day, Chouhan reaffirmed the central government's "unwavering commitment" to the welfare of farmers, stating that their interests would never be compromised. He urged farmers to use certified, high-quality seeds and adopt natural farming practices for better productivity and sustainability.

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