Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that her party would continue to raise issues related to the farmers in the Parliament.
She also acknowledged Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's first speech as opposition in the 16th Lok Sabha.
"I was meeting delegation of farmers who had come for the (Kisan) rally. I have heard that he (Rahul Gandhi) gave a good speech. We will continue to raise issues related to farmers," she said.
Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the Centre and said the 'achche din' government has failed the country.
"The 'achche din' government has failed the country on minimum support price and agriculture credit. In our time, agriculture grew. The average increase in credit was 20 percent each year," Gandhi said.
"The "achche din" government has given only an increase of five percent MSP, agricultural credit has not been improved and agricultural growth is one percent," he added.
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The Congress vice-president also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment towards the farming community.
"The Prime Minister said he will look out for the farmers. How will you strengthen the country when the foundation is the farmers?" he asked.
"How much area has been affected by unseasonal rains? Are the experts right, is the PM right or is the Agricultural Ministry right?" he added.
Gandhi also advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi to go and see how much area has been affected.
"I have a suggestion. Why doesn't the PM go and see for himself how much area has been affected?" he said.
"One thing is clear. This government is ignoring the farmers and doesn't listen to labourers. It is the truth that your government is ignoring the farmers and that is why you are raising the voices," he added.