Decode Politics: Why paddy again has Punjab govt in muddy waters | Political Pulse News

Punjab is facing a potential crisis with excess paddy in mandis due to slow procurement, prompting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to meet Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to address the issue. Despite plans to procure 185 LMT of paddy and provide additional storage, the lack of space in FCI godowns and arrival of non-recommended paddy varieties has caused concerns among rice millers, leading to fears of financial losses and unrest among farmers. The state government, criticized for delays in addressing the issue, is under pressure to ensure smooth procurement and movement of paddy to prevent a repeat of past protests and maintain the state’s rural economy.

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