Chamkaur Sahib MLA held up in Morinda mandi amid stalemate with farmers, millers
The meeting, aimed at resolving the delay in paddy procurement, has turned into a virtual gherao, with leaders like Balbir Singh Rajewal insisting on a solution today
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Chamkaur Sahib MLA Dr Charanjit Singh and administration officials have been locked in a marathon meeting with farmers’ union leaders and millers at the Morinda market committee office since afternoon. The meeting, aimed at resolving the delay in paddy procurement, has turned into a virtual gherao, with leaders like Balbir Singh Rajewal insisting on a solution today.
Sources say Channi, unavailable for comment, is under pressure to address the issue, which is part of a statewide problem. Administration officials claim that all stakeholders are working towards a resolution. Meanwhile, Kharar mandi remains shut, with farmers and millers observing a shutdown.
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