Punjab News: Chief Minister regarding the ongoing purchase of paddy in the state markets Bhagwant Mann A meeting has been called. The meeting will start soon at the Chief Minister's residence in Chandigarh. In this, every point including paddy lifting will be considered. Officials from all the districts will be present in the meeting. Earlier on Saturday, a meeting was held between the farmers and the Chief Minister. The farmers had warned the government that if the lifting of paddy was not done properly within four days, they would return to the path of struggle.
The issue of paddy procurement is very important in the state. Because paddy is one of the major crops of the farmers of the state. But farmers allege that they are facing difficulties in purchasing paddy. On this issue, Indian farmer Ekta Ugrahan has surrounded toll plazas at 25 places and the houses of 25 leaders (AAP MLAs, ministers and BJP leaders).
On the other hand, United Kisan Morcha has decided to siege the CM House in Chandigarh. But the government held a meeting with them on Saturday. In which the government asked for two days' time from the farmers. It was also claimed that the entire situation would become normal. Whereas the farmers had given four days time to the government. He also said that if the hearing is not held even after this, he will take strict action.