​​​​​​​Bhubaneswar, February 2:The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday drew attention to the difficulties faced by farmers in Odisha due to alleged mismanagement in the state government’s paddy procurement process. The party took the issue to both the state and national platforms.

BJD MP and national spokesperson, Sasmit Patra, brought up the matter during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting the challenges faced by farmers.

Meanwhile, senior party leaders in Odisha organized a large-scale protest outside the collector’s office in Bargarh district, demanding immediate intervention from the state governor.

In a post on X, Patra expressed concern, stating, “Odisha farmers are suffering due to the closure of mandis, problems with Katni-Chatni, and the lack of paddy procurement. Today, I raised the voice of Odisha in the Rajya Sabha during Zero Hour, shedding light on the serious systemic issues affecting our state.”