Shiromani Akali Dal President sukhbir singh badal has appealed to prime minister narendra modi to intervene
to ensure the purchase of cotton at MSP in Punjab. He posted on X and wrote that PM narendra modi should
intervene and ensure that the purchase of cotton in punjab is done at Rs 6,920 per quintal and the reduction in
quality by Rs 150 per quintal is ended. sukhbir singh badal further wrote, I also request that the Cotton
Corporation of india be directed to ensure uninterrupted procurement of cotton in the state which is not being
done at present. This is necessary for the welfare of the farmers.
Farmers forced to sell cotton at loss
Badal said that the farmers of Abohar belt are facing a lot of problems. CCI stopped procurement on 30
November and started procurement again on 7 December. After this, the procurement was stopped again on 9th
December and now the procurement is likely to start on 12th December. Overall, CCI is making purchases as per
its wish.
Farmers should be given MSP of Rs 6,920
The Akali Dal president said that due to repeated closure of procurement, farmers are being forced to sell their
produce to private traders. Taking advantage of the helplessness of the farmers, private traders are offering only
Rs 5,000 to Rs 5,200 per quintal. Out of 3.5 lakh quintals of Narma produced in the state, only one lakh quintals
have been procured so far. sukhbir singh badal has urged PM Modi to issue instructions to ensure uninterrupted
and smooth procurement of cotton, saying that farmers should be given MSP of Rs 6,920 on cotton crop. Farmers
will benefit by getting the right price.
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