MP Rajinder Gupta pays tribute to Punjab farmers on World Food Day
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, October 17, 2026: Rajya Sabha MP and Padma Shri awardee Rajinder Gupta on Friday paid tribute to farmers across Punjab and the country on the occasion of World Food Day, acknowledging their contribution to the nation's food security and prosperity.
In a LinkedIn post, Gupta praised the hard work, sacrifice and dedication of farmers who work tirelessly to feed millions of people. He described farmers as the strong foundation of India's food security and prosperity.
Gupta said the Union government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was making continuous efforts to increase farmers' income, empower them and modernise the agriculture sector.
On World Food Day, he also called for collective efforts to prevent food wastage, protect farmers' interests and ensure that nutritious food reaches every section of society.
Urging people to respect the contribution of farmers, Gupta reiterated the importance of standing with them and ensuring that not a single grain of food goes to waste. He concluded his message with the slogan, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”