Irked over alleged irregularities at Mandis (paddy procurement centers), the BJP on Tuesday announced to begin a two-week State-wide ‘Mandi Chala’ (Move on to Mandis) agitation on February 10 (Wednesday).
The BJP Kissan Morcha would organise the agitation in protest against non-procurement of paddy at Mandis, cutting of 3 to 10 kg of paddy per quintal in the name of FAQ and distress sale of paddy.
As part of the agitation, the activists of the Kisaan Morcha will guard paddy mandis to keep a close eye on the purchasing of paddy from farmers.
“Due to nexus between millers and officials concerned, farmers are forced to sell their paddy below the minimum support price (MSP),” alleged Morcha general secretary Surath Biswal at a press conference here.
He too threatened to intensify agitation if the Government fails to procure paddy from farmers at MSP.