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Agriculture
Haryana farmers protest outside BJP offices over delayed paddy procurement
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM
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Farmers in Haryana gathered at BJP party offices demanding that the state speed up the purchase of paddy, which they say has been delayed.
A group of farmers from various districts of Haryana assembled outside the offices of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday, voicing frustration over what they describe as a sluggish paddy procurement process. The protesters, carrying placards and chanting slogans, alleged that the state government’s delayed purchase of their harvest is affecting their cash flow and sowing season preparations.
According to the demonstrators, the procurement window opened in early September, but many farmers have yet to receive the promised rates or timely payments. They urged the party leadership to intervene with the agriculture department to accelerate the buying schedule and ensure that the Minimum Support Price is honoured.
Local officials declined to comment on the specifics of the procurement timeline, stating that they are reviewing the concerns raised by the farming community. The protest remained peaceful, with no reports of clashes or arrests.
The incident underscores growing anxiety among Haryana’s agrarian sector, which has been grappling with fluctuating market prices and input costs. Stakeholders say that prompt resolution of the paddy purchase issue is crucial to maintaining farmer confidence ahead of the upcoming Kharif season.
The BJP office spokesperson said the party is aware of the farmers’ grievances and will convey them to the relevant authorities, while also emphasizing the need for dialogue rather than disruption.
According to the demonstrators, the procurement window opened in early September, but many farmers have yet to receive the promised rates or timely payments. They urged the party leadership to intervene with the agriculture department to accelerate the buying schedule and ensure that the Minimum Support Price is honoured.
Local officials declined to comment on the specifics of the procurement timeline, stating that they are reviewing the concerns raised by the farming community. The protest remained peaceful, with no reports of clashes or arrests.
The incident underscores growing anxiety among Haryana’s agrarian sector, which has been grappling with fluctuating market prices and input costs. Stakeholders say that prompt resolution of the paddy purchase issue is crucial to maintaining farmer confidence ahead of the upcoming Kharif season.
The BJP office spokesperson said the party is aware of the farmers’ grievances and will convey them to the relevant authorities, while also emphasizing the need for dialogue rather than disruption.