CHENNAI: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has strongly condemned the state government for halting paddy procurement in northern districts for over a month, leaving farmers in distress.

In a statement, Anbumani said that in Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, and nearby districts, paddy procurement has been suspended for 33 days. Farmers holding government-issued tokens are waiting day and night outside procurement centers without any response from officials.

He noted that despite an increase in paddy production this year in northern districts, procurement arrangements were inadequate. Rain-soaked paddy bags are now sprouting as officials continue to delay operations.

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