Saralnama, former Congress MLA Narayan Pal and Lalit Joshi locked down the RFC Kumaon office in Haldwani. They protested the halt of paddy procurement in Sitarganj, accusing officials of negligence. Pal said farmers are forced to sell crops cheaply to middlemen. He warned of intensified protests if government centers don't resume buying soon. RFC Kumaon's Chandra Singh Martolia explained that purchases follow rules, but price differences and high crop inflow are causing issues. He assured a quick resolution to the problem. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 01:46 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 25 Nov 2023, former Congress MLA Narayan Pal and Lalit Joshi locked down the RFC Kumaon office in Haldwani
- They protested the halt of paddy procurement in Sitarganj, accusing officials of negligence
- Pal said farmers are forced to sell crops cheaply to middlemen