JD(S) Leader Accuses Karnataka Government of Exploiting Ragi Farmers
JD(S) leader accuses government of cheating farmers in ragi procurement
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S.R. Mahesh, a leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) party, accused the Karnataka government of cheating farmers at ragi procurement centers in Mysuru district. He claimed farmers are losing approximately ₹200 per quintal due to excessive weight deductions and unfair transportation charges, threatening protests if the issue is not addressed.
- 01Farmers are allegedly losing ₹200 per quintal of ragi due to unfair practices at procurement centers.
- 02Excess weight deductions of up to 4 kgs per quintal are being reported.
- 03Farmers are also paying additional transportation charges despite government contracts.
- 04Around 60,000 quintals of ragi have been procured in K.R. Nagar taluk alone.
- 05Protests may occur if the government does not take action to protect farmers' interests.
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S.R. Mahesh (former Minister and leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) party) has accused the Karnataka government of cheating farmers at ragi procurement centers in Mysuru district. He alleged that farmers are being subjected to excessive weight deductions, losing ₹200 for every quintal of ragi due to personnel collecting an additional 4 kgs under the guise of bag weight. Furthermore, farmers are charged ₹52 per quintal for loading bags onto trucks, despite the government paying a contractor ₹32 per quintal for this service. Since the procurement began, about 60,000 quintals of ragi have been collected from K.R. Nagar taluk, with an estimated 1.5 lakh quintals expected in the coming months. Mahesh criticized the negligence of officials from the Department of Food and Civil Supplies and urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to address the issue. He warned of potential protests if the exploitation of farmers continues without resolution.
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Farmers in Mysuru district are facing financial losses due to unfair practices at procurement centers, which could lead to increased unrest and demands for government accountability.
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