"The BJP led Central government has made a mockery of farmers' plight by increasing the rate of MSP on paddy by only Rs 80 per quintal. The increase in the MSP on paddy speaks much about the intention of the Centre in dealing with the farmers problem. The Modi government has betrayed the farmers," BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra told reporters.
Earlier, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had described the minimal increase in the MSP for paddy by the Centre as "disappointing."
He said the Odisha Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution to increase the Paddy MSP to Rs 2930 per quintal. An Assembly Committee headed by the Speaker was constituted to meet the PM and apprise him of the issue. However, the Prime Minister could not find time to meet the committee, he said.
Why the BJD government is not waiving off loans for the farmer like the BJP ruled States? asked Mohapatra.
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