Bhubaneswar, Nov. 13 -- Nearly 5,000 farmers in Bargarh district have allegedly been excluded from the latest paddy registration process. The exclusion has sparked widespread concern among the local farming community, prompting them to demand immediate inclusion in government records.

The left-outs performed Manabasa Gurubar ritual as a token of protest on Thursday.

Farmers have been staging protests in front of the District Collector's office for the past four days, pressing the administration to address their grievances. The protesters emphasise that their livelihoods largely depend on proper registration for paddy procurement, which is crucial for accessing government schemes and support.

The situation highlights the ongoing challen...