Senior Congress leader and Maharashtra minister Ashok Chavan on Monday termed as "insult" to farmers the use of word "andolan-jeevi" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"The farmer is one the key elements which is keeping the humanity alive. Using the word ''andolanjivi'' sarcastically for farmers'' agitation is an insult to farmers. It is disrespect to them. Such usage is unacceptable," Chavan, who holds PWD portfolio, tweeted.