Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that both the produce and the producers—the farmers—are facing continuous distress in grain markets across the State as the online portal is non-functional, gate passes are not being generated, bidding is not taking place, and there is neither procurement, lifting of stocks, nor payment being made.
Mr. Hooda, who has been continuously touring grain markets across the State, visited the Sohna grain market on Monday (April 13, 2026). He interacted with farmers, Arhtiyas (commission agents), and labourers.
He has also issued directives to all Congress MLAs and senior leaders regarding this matter, and instructed them to visit all grain markets daily, summon officials to the site, and confront them with the ground realities, said a press statement issued by the Congress State unit.
“If the administration is found to be negligent in discharging its duties anywhere, MLAs should register their objections. If the situation warrants a sit-in protest or demonstration, they must undertake that as well. Haryana currently possesses a strong Opposition, and the Congress party is committed to fulfilling this responsibility with utmost diligence,” he said.
