Chhattisgarh assembly: Congress alleges Rs 8,500 cr loss in paddy procurement; govt rejects claim

RAIPUR: (Mar 10) The Opposition Congress on Tuesday alleged an Rs 8,500 crore loss in Chhattisgarh’s paddy procurement process, a charge the state government denied, sparking an uproar in the state assembly that led to the brief suspension of 30 MLAs.

The Opposition legislators were briefly suspended after they trooped into the well of the House, demanding a discussion on the issue through an adjournment motion notice.

Raising the matter during Zero Hour, Leader of Opposition Charan Das Mahant alleged that the government had failed to ensure proper storage and protection of paddy procured at the minimum support price.