Synopsis: The state had sought relaxation in norms after heavy rains damaged paddy in several districts, leaving farmers unable to meet the existing moisture standards. Calling the rejection “yet another betrayal,” Stalin questioned why the Prime Minister did not heed Tamil Nadu’s appeal at a time when farmers were in distress.

The Union government has rejected Tamil Nadu’s request to increase the permissible moisture content for paddy procurement from 17 percent to 22 percent, Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Thursday, 20 November.

The state had sought relaxation in norms after heavy rains damaged paddy in several districts, leaving farmers unable to meet the existing moisture standards.

Calling the rejection “yet another betrayal,” Stalin questioned why the Prime Minister did not hee

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