BJP Accuses Telangana Congress of Forcing Farmers to Sell Below MSP
The Telangana BJP, led by state president N. Ramchander Rao, accused the ruling Congress government of deliberately delaying paddy, maize, and jowar procurement at official centres, forcing farmers into distress sales below Minimum Support Price (MSP). During a three-day fact-finding tour in Parigi and Vikarabad, farmers reported waiting days without basic amenities. Rao alleged officials moved grain to mills after the tour was announced as a cover-up. The BJP demanded immediate procurement and compensation for rain-affected farmers, citing contradictory government statements on procurement figures.
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BJP Alleges Month-Long Paddy Procurement Delay by Telangana Congress Government
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao accused the Congress-led state government of delaying paddy procurement by nearly a month, causing farmers to leave their produce at Indira Kranthi Pathakam (IKP) procurement centres for several days. Speaking in New Delhi on Monday, Rao claimed the government only began transporting paddy after BJP leaders toured procurement centres across districts last week. He criticized the lack of clarity in the process, noting that ministers quoted different procurement figures, and recalled Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's pre-election promise to purchase every grain of paddy. Rao asserted that while the Central government reimburses procurement costs, the state government is responsible for timely execution, and the current plight is due to Congress negligence. Rao was in the national capital for a meeting of state BJP presidents and general secretaries convened by national president Nitin Nabin to discuss party strengthening ahead of upcoming elections. He expressed confidence that the BJP would expand its footprint and eventually come to power in Telangana.
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BJP State president N. Ramchander Rao accused the Telangana government of issuing contradictory statements regarding paddy procurement during the current yasangi season. He noted that Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy claimed 60 lakh metric tonnes were procured, while other ministers cited figures between 40 and 50 lakh metric tonnes. Rao alleged that these inconsistencies reflect the government's lack of clarity and have led to farmers being forced into distress sales below the minimum support price (MSP) after waiting at procurement centers for over two weeks. He also accused the Congress-led state government of misleading farmers with a misinformation campaign against the Centre. Rao demanded immediate purchase of all remaining paddy and maize at procurement centers and compensation for farmers affected by unseasonal rains. The remarks were made during a party training program in Karimnagar.
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The BJP in Telangana has accused the ruling Congress government of a deliberate conspiracy to force farmers to sell their produce below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao alleged that procurement of paddy, maize, and jowar is being delayed at official centres, benefiting middlemen and millers. He spoke during the first day of a three-day fact-finding tour of procurement centres in Parigi and Vikarabad. Farmers reportedly broke down describing days-long waits under the sun with shortages of tarpaulins, gunny bags, and trucks. Rao claimed officials hurriedly moved grain to mills after the BJP announced its tour, calling it a cover-up. The BJP has demanded immediate procurement of all grain and accused the government of negligence despite prior appeals. Several senior BJP leaders, including MPs and MLAs, are participating in the tour to highlight farmers' distress and pressure the government.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.BJP Alleges Procurement Conspiracy, Says Farmers Forced to Sell Below MSP in Telangana
The BJP in Telangana, led by state president N. Ramchander Rao, has accused the ruling Congress government of a deliberate conspiracy to force farmers to sell their produce below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Rao claimed that procurement of paddy, maize, and jowar is being delayed at official centres, pushing farmers into distress sales to benefit middlemen and millers. The BJP launched a three-day fact-finding tour called 'Farmer’s Plight – BJP’s Assurance' to inspect procurement centres and highlight farmer hardships. Farmers reportedly described waiting for days under the sun without basic amenities. Rao alleged that officials hurriedly moved grain to mills after the tour was announced to cover up failures. The BJP demanded immediate procurement of all grain and accused the government of negligence despite prior appeals.
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The Telangana BJP, led by state president N. Ramchander Rao, has accused the ruling Congress government of orchestrating a conspiracy to force farmers to sell their produce below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Rao claimed deliberate delays in procurement at IKP centres, particularly for paddy, maize, and jowar, are benefiting middlemen and millers. Launching a three-day fact-finding tour called 'Farmer’s Plight – BJP’s Assurance', BJP leaders inspected procurement centres in Parigi and Vikarabad. Farmers reportedly broke down describing days-long waits under the sun due to shortages of tarpaulins, gunny bags, and trucks, as well as untimely weighing. Rao alleged that officials hurriedly moved grain to mills overnight after the BJP announced its tour, calling it a cover-up. The BJP demanded immediate procurement of all grain and accused the government of negligence despite prior appeals. Several senior BJP leaders, including MPs and MLAs, are participating in the tour.
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