Agriculture minister Jahan Eto, who made a statement in a public meeting saying, "I never buy rice. My supporters donate to me," recently lost his ministerial post. These comments made by the minister at a time when the prices of essential commodities, especially rice, have doubled in the country and people are facing severe hardships, have led to severe criticism. Due to widespread protests against these comments, which mocked the hardships of the common people, he finally had to apologize to the people and resign from his ministerial post. The prices of essential commodities have been skyrocketing across the country for the past few months. Especially the prices of rice, the staple food of the common man, have increased abnormally.
As the price of a kilo of rice has doubled, the middle and lower middle class people are struggling to reduce their daily expenses. At a time when there is concern over food security, the fact that an agriculture minister, who is holding key positions in the government, spoke without the slightest understanding of the hardships of the people has brought deep resentment. Ito made controversial remarks recently at a public event.. "I never go to the market to buy rice. My supporters and farmers bring the rice I need directly to my house," he commented. These comments went viral on social media and drew severe criticism from the public. As an agriculture minister, a person who is responsible for food security and farmer welfare in the country, it is irresponsible to make such irrelevant comments regarding the financial difficulties of the people, the opposition parties, and social activists said.
 
 The consequences that led to his resignation. Protests intensified over the minister's comments. Opposition parties demanded his resignation. The hashtag #ResignJahanIto trended on social media. Recognizing the public's anger, the government tried to rectify the situation. Although the minister initially tried to justify his comments, under increasing pressure, he eventually admitted his mistake and apologized to the people. Later, he submitted his resignation from his ministerial post.
For more interesting updates wa click and follow Indiaherald WhatsApp channel

Find out more:

japan

Sowmiya Sriram

22/05/2025 10:31 AM