New Delhi: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who is on a criticism spree against the Yogi Adithyanath government in Uttar Pradesh, today urged it to ensure proper procurement prices for the paddy crop of farmers in the state otherwise her party will launch an agitation.
She said paddy procurement in the state is decreasing and that farmers are very worried.
‘In the little purchase that is taking place, a rate of less than Rs 1,200 is being given. This paddy was sold for up to Rs 3,500 in the Congress government,’ Priyanka said.
She added: ‘Farmers are being exploited in the name of moisture. This is probably for the first time that paddy is selling cheaper than wheat.’