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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister · BJP · Bareilly rally and subsequent addresses
“Farmers' income will be doubled by 2022.” — Narendra Modi, 2016 (repeated through 2016-2018)
A flagship, dated pledge that was not met. Multiple analyses through and after 2022 (Down To Earth, The Hindu BusinessLine, SPRF, Scroll) found real farm incomes had not doubled by 2022; MSP growth slowed and the target quietly lapsed without official claim of achievement.
Evidence
- https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/why-doubling-farmers-income-is-still-a-dream/article65388168.ece
- https://www.downtoearth.org.in/agriculture/three-days-to-go-before-2022-ends-farmers-income-yet-to-double-86819
- https://sprf.in/fact-files/doubling-farmers-income-a-review-of-progress/
Verdict scale
| false | Contradicted by the evidence. |
| misleading | Technically defensible words used to create a false impression. |
| mixed | Part true, part not; important context changes the picture. |
| mostly-true | Accurate in substance; minor caveats. |
| true | Statement is accurate and in context. |
| unverified | Not yet established either way; shown as pending. |