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Delhi Confidential brings you the latest insights into the inner workings of Delhi's political landscape. Today's story reveals a two-fold development regarding Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and a Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) event.

Firstly, Chouhan made subtle remarks about agriculture officials during the opening day of the National Agriculture Conference - Rabi Campaign 2026. Chouhan specifically pointed out that not all participants were taking notes during the conference. He subtly suggested that some officials might be relying on their memory instead of recording the information. Chouhan urged all officials to make a conscious effort to document the information presented during the conference.

Secondly, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) is organizing a significant conference for women farmers on September 30 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. This event takes place during the International Year of the Woman Farmer declared by the United Nations. The primary focus of the BKS conference is to recognize the substantial contributions women make to agricultural activities, while also highlighting their role in preserving traditional farming knowledge and indigenous seeds.

The event aims to honor women who excel in various sectors such as organic farming, animal husbandry, and food processing.