Farmers today staged a 'chakka jam' (road blockade) here and in many parts of Chhattisgarh in support of their various demands mainly Rs 2,100 minimum support price and Rs 300 bonus against per quintal of paddy. "As many as 31 various farmers and labourers organisations took part in the road blockade which was held in atleast 25 district headquarters for three hours (12 noon to 3 pm)," Sanket Thakur, convener member CKMM said. In Raipur, the road blockade was held at Serikhedi on the outskirts of the city, where farmers from Raipur, Aranag, Nawagaon and Dharsinwa area took part, he said. Meanwhile, the Congress has accused the BJP government of "ditching" farmers and sought to fulfil their demands. "Both the Centre and the state government are silent over promises made to farmers in Chhattisgarh.

Source: dna June 16, 2017 18:00 UTC