Fazilka, October 25
A large number of farmers under the banner of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) today gheraoed the office of Fazilka Deputy Commissioner (DC) to protest the alleged exploitation by private traders during the purchase of basmati in Fazilka grain market.
Master Boota Singh, state press secretary, BKU (Kadian) and Harish Nadha, president, BKU (Dakaunda), alleged private traders had made a cartel and were buying the paddy at Rs 100 to 150 less than the actual price, causing financial losses to farmers.
They alleged the produce of parmal variety was being rejected by procurement agencies on the pretext of hybrid variety. Farmers
also alleged paddy of some influential persons was being purchased without any consideration. — OC
Farmers protest ‘exploitation’ during basmati purchase in Fazilka
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