New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has accused the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, of spreading misinformation and making baseless allegations. In a social media post, Mr Goyal said, Mr Gandhi is attempting to mislead and provoke the farming community through fake narratives.

The Union Minister said that the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently prioritised the welfare and prosperity of farmers through various schemes and policy decisions. He also asserted that, in the recent trade deal with the United States, the interests of the country's farmers have been fully protected.

Mr Goyal noted that several Indian agricultural products, including Bas...