Karnal, Oct. 18 -- On the call of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), farmers from various unions staged a protest outside BJP district offices across the state on Saturday over alleged delays in paddy procurement.

Earlier this week, farmers locked market committee offices for three hours over the same issues, warning of further escalation if their demands were not addressed.

In Karnal, the farmers highlighted the issues they have been facing at the mandis during the ongoing purchase.

Bahadur Singh Mehla, spokesperson for the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Sir Chhotu Ram), said, "The BJP led state government has failed to purchase our crops at minimum support price (MSP) and farmers are being forced to sell their produce below the fixed rate. Lakh...