Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday expressed grave concern over the hardships faced by farmers in Odisha during the ongoing paddy procurement process, alleging widespread exploitation and administrative failure.
Drawing the attention of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to the issue, Patnaik urged the state government to take immediate corrective steps to address the mounting distress among farmers.
In a letter to the Chief Minister, Patnaik said the Kharif paddy procurement process has turned into a severe struggle due to administrative apathy and the failure of the BJP government to honour the promises made in its 2024 election manifesto.
He recalled that the BJP had promised an increase in the Minimum...