Pallahara farmers decry no paddy sale

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Some registered farmers of Nizigarh society under Pallahara block have alleged that they failed to sell their paddy through Government paddy procurement system and gave a complaint before the Sub Collector on Thursday.

Under the leadership of society president Panchanana Sahoo and labour union leader Manoj Sahoo, around 50 farmers showing their token complained of apathy.

The target of the society has already been fulfilled, said Sub-Collector Ajit Pradhan, adding, the Government would procure the rest paddy within the stipulated period of March 31. Meanwhile, the farmers threatened to gherao the Sub Collector within two to three days.

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