Padmapur Farmers Enforce 12-Hour Shutdown Over Paddy Procurement Demands

Padmapur, Bargarh district, witnessed a complete shutdown today as farmer organisations enforced a 12-hour bandh to press for their long-standing demands related to paddy procurement.

Shops remained closed and vehicular movement came to a halt, disrupting daily life across the region.

The agitation stems from dissatisfaction with the current token system and delays in procurement at mandis.

Farmers are demanding proper regulation of the token distribution process, fair target allocation, and resolution of other procurement-related issues.

Leaders of the protest warned that the agitation will continue until authorities address their concerns.

Meanwhile, the administration kept a close watch on the situation, deploying measures to maintain peace and order.

Officials assured that discussions with farmer groups would continue to find a solution.

The bandh highlights the growing frustration among farmers over systemic challenges in Odisha’s procurement process, with calls for urgent reforms to ensure fair treatment and timely support.