BJP alleges ₹4,000 cr. irregularities in grain procurement this season
The Telangana BJP has accused the State government of allowing a grain procurement mafia to exploit farmers, alleging irregularities amounting to ₹4,000 crore. BJP leaders claim that rice millers are making arbitrary deductions from farmers, leading to significant losses. They have warned of intensified protests if the government does not address the procurement issues by June 1.
- ▪The BJP alleges that illegal deductions from farmers total ₹4,000 crore this season.
- ▪Farmers are reportedly losing up to 10 kg per quintal due to arbitrary deductions by rice millers.
- ▪The BJP plans to unveil a joint action plan if the government fails to procure all grain by June 1.
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The Telangana BJP on Friday alleged that the State government was allowing a grain procurement mafia to operate, claiming illegal deductions and collections from farmers to the tune of ₹4,000 crore.Addressing a press conference on Friday, BJP Legislature Party leader A. Maheshwar Reddy said rice millers were arbitrarily cutting 2-4 kg per bag under the pretext of quality or weight deductions, resulting in losses of up to 10 kg per quintal for farmers. Despite the Centre releasing advance funds for procurement, gunny bags, transportation, and labour charges, the government was forcibly collecting ₹75-₹80 per bag directly from farmers, he charged.Warning of intensified protests, Mr.
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