During a visit to the Sampla grain market in Rohtak, Bhupinder Singh Hooda (former Chief Minister of Haryana) expressed concerns about new procurement rules hindering farmers' ability to sell their crops. He stated that farmers are struggling with requirements such as portal registration and biometric verification, leading to delays of several days. Hooda highlighted the additional challenges posed by recent weather conditions, including wet grains and crop damage from hailstorms. He urged the government to conduct a special crop assessment and provide compensation for losses. Hooda also criticized Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana for making statements that downplay the impact of adverse weather on yields. He called for a bonus for farmers and instructed Congress MLAs to engage with farmers in their constituencies to amplify their concerns.