Farmers in Pehowa, Haryana, hold a “kisan mahapanchayat” and set September 15 as a deadline for the state to begin paddy procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). They demand that the government start purchasing “Parmal” paddy at MSP, and they also press for changes to procurement terms. A memorandum listing nine issues is submitted to the Deputy Commissioner.
The farmers’ demands include raising the permissible moisture limit for paddy, and seeking higher prices for sugarcane. The reports describe ongoing discussions with authorities following the memorandum submission. They indicate that further steps will be considered if the government does not meet the stated demands by the deadline, though specific follow-up actions are not detailed in the account.
Across coverage, the central focus remains the same: an organized farmer meeting in Pehowa, formal communication of demands to district authorities, and a time-bound call for MSP-based paddy procurement to start—along with adjustments related to moisture standards and sugarcane pricing.
