More farm loans will be waived once state's fiscal condition improves: Amarinder

As his government marks the completion of two years in power, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Saturday said more farm loans would be waived once the state's fiscal situation improves.

He attacked the Akalis for criticising his government's farm debt waiver scheme, accusing them of "failing" to do anything for the farmers themselves.

Addressing a press conference to mark two years of his government, the CM said, "If money is available, more will be given to the farmers, who deserve the same for the contributions they make for the prosperity of the nation."

Under the current farm debt waiver scheme, the state government had committed to waive farm loans of 10.25 lakh farmers.

Asserting that his government had laid strong foundation for the development of Punjab in just two years, Amarinder said the Congress regime had delivered on each of the nine 'nuktas' (promises) made in the run-up to the assembly elections.

Even the promise of smart phones to youths was being fulfilled, with .