In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through Haryana's agricultural sector, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Gurnam Singh Charuni has exposed what he claims is a massive paddy procurement scam running into crores of rupees. The prominent farmer leader has sounded alarm bells over systematic corruption in the state's grain procurement system.
Urgent Demand for Chief Minister's Intervention
Charuni has called for an immediate high-level meeting with Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, emphasizing that the situation requires top-level intervention to address what he describes as "widespread irregularities" in the paddy procurement process. The farmer leader insists that only CM-level attention can properly investigate and resolve the deepening crisis.
Systematic Corruption Uncovered
According to Charuni's allegations, the procurement scam involves multiple layers of corruption that have deprived farmers of their legitimate earnings. The BKU leader has pointed to several concerning patterns in the procurement process that suggest organized malpractice rather than isolated incidents.
Key Irregularities Highlighted
- Manipulation of quality assessment and grading procedures
- Discrepancies in weight measurement and documentation
- Unauthorized deductions and delayed payments to farmers
- Questionable practices in moisture content evaluation
Farmers Bear the Brunt
The alleged scam has hit the farming community hardest, with many agricultural producers reporting significant financial losses during what should have been a profitable procurement season. Charuni emphasized that these irregularities come at a time when farmers are already grappling with rising input costs and unpredictable weather patterns.
Call for Comprehensive Investigation
The BKU leader has demanded not just a routine inquiry but a thorough investigation that traces the entire procurement chain from procurement centers to government records. He has stressed the need for transparency and accountability in addressing what could be one of Haryana's biggest agricultural scandals in recent years.
As the allegations gain traction, all eyes are on the Haryana government's response and whether the Chief Minister will indeed convene the urgent meeting demanded by the farmer organization. The outcome could have significant implications for the state's agricultural policies and the trust between farmers and the administration.
