Bhubaneswar, June 24 -- The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday expressed deep concern over a reported euthanasia plea by a farmer from Bargarh, alleging that the BJP-led Odisha Government's erratic paddy procurement system has pushed farmers into utter distress.
The distressed farmer Gopal Krishna Sahu from agriculturally-rich Bargarh district has sought euthanasia after failing to sell his paddy despite repeatedly approaching officials, Bargarh MLA Varsha Singh Bariha and BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty told reporters here today.
Terming the development as "deeply unfortunate," the BJD leaders alleged that the district administration's acceptance of the farmer's petition reflected the government's inability to address the griev...