Chandigarh, April 4 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Thursday raised the issue of procurement of crops, demanding fixation of commission of arhtiyas (commission agents) on wheat and paddy at the 2.5% of the MSP as was the case earlier. He also demanded an increase in special trains for Punjab to accelerate the lifting of paddy from the godowns. "An early solution is necessary to ensure a hassle-free procurement season," the Sangrur MP stated while speaking in the Lok Sabha.

Kang bats for release of Sikh prisoners

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