Former Haryana CM Hooda Criticizes Government for Low Crop Procurement
Former Haryana CM Hooda blames low procurement of crop on government’s “arbitrary” new rules
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Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the former Chief Minister of Haryana, has criticized the state government for low crop procurement, attributing the issue to non-functional online systems and arbitrary new rules. He highlighted the distress faced by farmers during his visit to the Sohna grain market.
- 01Hooda blames government for low crop procurement in Haryana.
- 02Farmers are facing distress due to non-functional online portals.
- 03Issues include lack of bidding, procurement, and payment.
- 04Hooda visited Sohna grain market to interact with farmers and agents.
- 05The situation reflects broader challenges in grain markets across the state.
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Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the former Chief Minister of Haryana and current Leader of the Opposition, has expressed concern over the ongoing distress faced by farmers in grain markets across the state. He attributes the low procurement of crops to the government's 'arbitrary' new rules and the failure of online systems. During his visit to the Sohna grain market on April 13, 2026, Hooda noted that the online portal for procurement is non-functional, leading to issues such as the lack of gate passes, bidding, and payments. His interactions with farmers, commission agents (Arhtiyas), and laborers revealed the significant challenges they are currently facing in accessing fair prices for their produce.
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The ongoing issues in crop procurement may lead to financial distress for farmers, affecting their livelihoods and the agricultural economy in Haryana.
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