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Summary:
The opposition Congress party in Chhattisgarh boycotted the state Legislative Assembly proceedings on December 15, 2025, citing alleged mismanagement of paddy procurement. They claimed farmers were facing difficulties with the new online system and token acquisition, with one farmer reportedly attempting suicide. The government countered that procurement was running smoothly, more farmers had registered this year, and a new app facilitated token acquisition. The Speaker disallowed the opposition’s adjournment motion, leading to the Congress members’ walkout.
News Article:
Chhattisgarh Assembly Disrupted by Paddy Procurement Dispute
RAIPUR, December 16, 2025 – The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly was thrown into turmoil yesterday as the opposition Congress party staged a boycott over alleged mismanagement in the state’s paddy procurement process. Congress MLAs, led by Leader of the Opposition Charandas Mahant and former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, disrupted proceedings, claiming the new online system was creating undue hardship for farmers trying to sell their produce.
“The government clearly doesn’t want to procure paddy,” alleged Mr. Baghel during Zero Hour. The opposition moved an adjournment motion, demanding a full discussion on the issue, asserting the new system threatened farmers’ livelihoods. The Congress cited instances of farmers struggling to obtain tokens and highlighted a case where a farmer, identified as Manbodh, allegedly attempted suicide after failing to secure a token.
“The scale of mismanagement is unprecedented,” claimed Congress members, noting that in previous years, farmer data was automatically carried over, streamlining the registration process.
State Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dayaldas Baghel defended the government’s handling of the situation, stating that paddy procurement was proceeding smoothly across 2,739 centers. He emphasized the implementation of strict monitoring to prevent illegal paddy transportation. Minister Baghel also highlighted that farmer registration, facilitated by the Integrated Farmer Portal and AgriStack portal, had increased by 7.5% this year, with 27.40 lakh farmers registered compared to 25.49 lakh last year. He further touted the “Tuhar Token” app, a 24-hour token facility, which he claimed had already issued 17.24 lakh tokens, enabling the procurement of 87 lakh tonnes of paddy. “Farmers can obtain tokens up to 20 days in advance,” he said.
Despite the Minister’s assurances, Speaker Raman Singh disallowed the adjournment motion. Unsatisfied with the government’s response, Congress members walked out of the Assembly in protest. The situation highlights growing concerns about the implementation of the new online system and its impact on farmers in Chhattisgarh.
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