Locust attack: Rahul Gandhi asks government to provide support to affected farmers

He said this amid reports of damage to crops by locust attack in the northern states.

Published: 27th June 2020 05:08 PM  |   Last Updated: 27th June 2020 05:08 PM   |  A+A A-

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (Photo | PTI)

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged the government to grant compensation to states and farmers who have suffered damage to crops due to locust attack.

" have destroyed crops in Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, UP, MP, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

"The Government Of India must provide support to the states and farmers who have suffered this menace," he said on Twitter.

He said this amid reports of damage to crops by locust attack in the northern states.