Chhattisgarh Paddy Procurement Standoff: Farmers Demand Earlier Start as Political Tensions Rise

Oct 07, 2025 10:06 pm CST

Chhattisgarh's paddy procurement has become a political flashpoint as farmers demand purchases begin November 1 instead of the government's proposed November 15 start date. With 2.7 million farmers awaiting better rates and timely procurement, the delay threatens crop quality while opposition Congress accuses the BJP government of betraying farmer interests in this crucial agricultural issue that has previously influenced electoral outcomes.