CM, Pawar share stage, target UPA policies
Modi, who was invited as the chief guest, said the Centre’s meat export policy contradicted the provisions of the National Dairy Plan which intends to bring in a second milk revolution in 14 states, including Gujarat.
“The milk revolution is in complete contradiction to UPA government’s pink revolution which encourages export of meat,” said Modi, adding that if meat export is encouraged, even livestock that can produce milk will be affected.
He also brought up the issue of cows being smuggled to Bangladesh and criticised the UPA government for the lack of nutrition in the feed provided to livestock.
Pawar hit out at the government for banning cotton exports.
“Be it cotton, milk or sugar, I feel the farmers should have a right to get the best prices. I do not feel that a ban on cotton exports is right. I still feel that 50 lakh bales can easily be exported, There is need to make some changes in the policy and I expect some changes to be made in the next 8-10 days,” he said.
“This year we have exported 110 lakh bales of cotton. Even now 30 per cent cotton stocks are still lying with the farmers. I do not see any demand coming from
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