Ashwani Sharma Thanks Yogi Adityanath for his gesture of Humanity and Cooperation
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Bharatiya Janta Party’s Working President Ashwani Sharma expressed his gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for sending 1000 quintals of seeds to farmers affected by floods in Punjab. Welcoming this decision by the Yogi government, Sharma said that when devastating floods hit Punjab — submerging fields and leaving farmers without seeds — CM Yogi Adityanath took a compassionate step driven by concern for their plight.
Under a sense of social responsibility and humanitarian spirit, the UP government decided to send 1000 quintals of high-quality wheat seeds to help Punjab’s farmers. These seeds will be distributed free of cost, enabling affected farmers to resume cultivation and rebuild their livelihoods.
Sharma informed that the wheat seeds sent by CM Yogi Adityanath are of the “BB-327” variety — a disease-resistant, bio-fortified, and nutrient-rich type that matures in just 155 days and can yield up to 80 quintals per hectare. He added that this variety will greatly benefit Punjab’s farmers.
He further mentioned that during a function held in Delhi, Punjab’s Agriculture Minister had shared details of the losses caused by the floods and the shortage of seeds, following which CM Yogi made this prompt decision. This step not only reflects the government’s sensitivity and foresight towards farmers but also sets a remarkable example of humanity and inter-state cooperation — where compassion transcended borders to share the pain of farmers.
Ashwani Sharma said that by sending these seeds, the Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh has reinforced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment — made after visiting the flood-affected regions — to provide all possible assistance from the Centre. This clearly shows that the BJP stands firmly with every disaster-affected citizen of Punjab, whether it be through relief materials, financial support, or rehabilitation efforts. He concluded by saying, “Together, we will empower, self-sustain, and bring prosperity to our farmers.”