Token System Will Ruin Odisha Paddy Farmers: Bargarh MP In LS

Amid the ongoing protests by farmers in Odisha, voices against the State government’s token system in paddy procurement were heard in Lok Sabha today.
BJP MP from Bargarh, Suresh Pujari in the Lower House today reiterated that the Odisha government’s token system will destroy the entire farmer community in the State.
He further said, “No state in the country follows the token system in procurement and it will adversely affect the Odisha farmers.”
Pujari further requested the Speaker to direct the Centre to hold discussions with the Odisha government and resolve the issue by withdrawing the token system as soon as possible.
On the other hand, farmers in Bargarh today blocked the NH-53 by placing paddy sacks at Godbhaga protesting the token system.

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