{
  "id": 17314586,
  "title": "Opposition spreading rumours about shortages due to Iran war, says PM Modi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/opposition-spreading-rumours-about-shortages-due-to-iran-war-says-pm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T00:46:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/opposition-spreading-rumours-about-shortages-due-to-iran-war-says-pm-modi-101793406809735.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Friday to serve the people of India until his last breath, while accusing the opposition of spreading rumors about fertilizer and cooking gas shortages in the wake of the West Asia war. Speaking in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, Modi stated that tensions in the Gulf region were ongoing, but assured that the government would not allow farmers to bear the burden of increased fertilizer prices. He emphasized the government's commitment to making India a developed nation and criticized opposition members for seeking crises to gain happiness. Modi released the 24th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme, which provides ₹6,000 annually to eligible farmers. He also announced that one bag of urea costs ₹3,000 on the international market, but Indian farmers receive it for under ₹300 per bag. Modi highlighted the government's efforts to support farmers, stating that over the past 12 years, farmers have received or saved more than ₹50 lakh crore. He also praised the growth in honey production and recalled his first oath as Gujarat's chief minister 25 years prior.",
  "summary": "He said the government was protecting farmers from higher fertiliser costs and highlighted support schemes and agricultural initiatives.",
  "key_points": [
    "Opposition spreading rumors about fertilizer and gas shortages",
    "Modi vows to serve India until his last breath",
    "Government supports farmers with PM-Kisan scheme"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Prime Minister's defense of domestic supply chains signals an intensifying political battle over how regional geopolitical tensions impact the cost of living for India's agricultural workforce.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}