Raising the issue of alleged mismanagement in paddy procurement, the Opposition Congress on Monday (December 15, 2025) boycotted the proceedings of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.
The Opposition MLAs, including leader of the Opposition Charandas Mahant and former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel raised the issue and alleged that the process of selling the produce had become complex for the farmers.
During discussion in the Zero Hour, Mr. Baghel alleged that the government did not want to procure paddy at all. The Opposition moved an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on paddy procurement, claiming the government had failed to make proper arrangements.
“If things go wrong with the paddy procurement system, then the finances of the farmers will be ruined for a whole year and their future would be ruined as well,” said Mr. Baghel.
From farmers facing trouble in getting tokens to sell their paddy and the troubles the farmers are facing with the new online system, the Opposition flagged several issues and demanded a detailed discussion by admitting the adjournment motion. Later, on the topic of tokens, Congress MLAs cited the example of a farmer named Manbodh allegedly attempting after failing to receive a token.
