Lucknow, (the states. news) Congress General Secretary Priyanka
Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of exploiting the
farmers in the name of moisture in paddy and warned of an agitation.
In a tweet, Priyanka Gandhi said, “The paddy farmers of UP are extremely
worried. Paddy purchase has decreased greatly and in the small purchases that
are being made, they are getting a rate less than Rs 1200. The same paddy used
to be sold till Rs 3,500 in the Congress government. The farmers are being
exploited in the name of moisture in paddy. It is perhaps the first time that
paddy is selling cheaper than wheat.”
She said, “In such a situation, the farmers will not even get the cost
that they put. How will the farmers sow the next crop? There is loot going on
in the electricity bills. The farmers will be forced into a debt trap.”
Priyanka Gandhi has demanded that the state government intervene into the
matter and get farmers the right prices or the Congress party would start an
agitation. (uni) (#mediasaheb.com)
Farmers being exploited in paddy crop: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
