Ludhiana, March 22 -- The Jagraon Rice Millers Association on Friday accused Food Corporation of India's (FCI) local officials of bias in space allocation in the region.

The association alleged that sellers in Jagraon have been 'deliberately sidelined', which is violation of FCI norms.

The association submitted a formal complaint via email to top FCI officials, Punjab chief minister's office, and the vigilance department.

Association president Ankur Gupta said that despite repeated assurances from FCI and the state government to officials during the paddy procurement season for ensuring equitable space to all millers, the promises were not honoured.

He said that as of March 20, data from the FCI portal shows that only 23.48% space has...