Sachin Pilot and Harish Chandra Meena Oppose Beekeeping Center Move from Tonk to Bharatpur

Congress leader and Rajasthan MLA Sachin Pilot has written a letter to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, demanding to stop the process of shifting the Beekeeping Center from Tonk to Bharatpur. Pilot highlighted the benefits the center would bring to Tonk’s farmers and unemployed youth.

Pilot stated, “Keeping in mind the years old demand of the farmers of Tonk, the state government had announced in the last budget that the said center would be set up here. Tonk has immense possibilities for the beekeeping business. The opening of the Beekeeping Excellence Centre here will greatly benefit the farmers and unemployed youth of Tonk district as well as the surrounding districts.”

He added, “There is anger among the farmers, youth and farmer organisations of the district due to the action of shifting the said center from Tonk to Bharatpur.”

Congress MP from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Harish Chandra Meena, also expressed his discontent on X, calling the decision extremely unfortunate and politically motivated. Meena has also written a letter to CM Bhajan Lal Sharma demanding the immediate cancellation of the order.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the state’s budget in February 2024. The budget includes financial assistance to farmers, free electricity up to 300 units, the Ladli Suraksha Yojana, and a focus on infrastructure and development. Additionally, Rs 1,000 crore has been allocated to establish and upgrade schools, colleges, and hospitals in the state.