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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Opposition walks out of Maharashtra Assembly over plight of farmers
Mumbai Opposition legislators staged a walkout from the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday, raising concerns over the 'deepening agrarian crisis', including alleged irregularities in soya bean procurement, non-payment of dues, and rising farmer suicides. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar led the charge, highlighting the plight of soya bean farmers who have not received payments under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. 'Annadata has been betrayed,' he said, accusing the government of making false promises and delaying rightful payments. Mr. Wadettiwar said that in just the past three months, 767 farmers have died by suicide, with 200 cases declared ineligible for compensation and inquiries still pending in 194 cases. He moved an adjournment motion seeking a detailed discussion on the matter. Cooperation and Marketing Minister Jaykumar Rawal claimed soya bean procurement was conducted on a record scale across 562 centres, involving over 51,000 farmers. He said ₹5,500 crore had already been transferred directly into farmers' bank accounts. 'However, a controversy emerged during the talks involving the Andura Shetkari Company, a farmer group failed to deliver 1,297 quintals of soya bean to government warehouse despite logging procurement records,' he said.
Hans India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Hosting IYD in Vizag matter of pride: Atchannaidu
Visakhapatnam: Minister for Agriculture, Cooperation and Marketing Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Monday expressed immense pride that the upcoming International Yoga Day (IYD) celebrations on June 21 will be held here. On Monday, the Minister accompanied Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who inspected the arrangements for the IYD scheduled in Vizag. He stated that the State government was treating the organisation of this event with utmost prestige, and as part of this, the Chief Minister has given several crucial instructions to officials and Ministers. Earlier in the day, Minister Atchannaidu participated in a key meeting chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at a private hotel in Visakhapatnam, attended by Parliamentary constituency representatives, Ministers, officials and coalition party leaders. Minister Atchannaidu informed that with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in this prestigious event, the State government was taking special care with the arrangements. He estimated that approximately 5 lakh people would attend the IYD programme at Visakhapatnam's RK Beach on June 21. The Minister added that personnel from 607 Sachivalayams would be attending the event, and officials would coordinate their participation. All precautions are being taken to ensure that registered participants do not face any difficulties. Minister Atchannaidu revealed that Chandrababu Naidu had suggested conducting a mock yoga session before the main Yoga Day programme for the participants. The Minister disclosed that stringent security arrangements were being made as several dignitaries, including the Prime Minister, will be participating. Officials are making alternative arrangements to prevent traffic disruptions and ensure smooth movement for the general public. Minister Atchannaidu stated that the Chief Minister emphasised that it was everyone's responsibility to make the International Yoga Day a grand success, urging that all necessary precautions be taken to avoid any hassles during the event attended by Prime Minister Modi.
