Summary:
Contrary to the expectations of leaders, traditional gusto for the election campaign will be missing in the following days among farmers. Consistent occupation of farm labourers in harvesting of paddy and other agricultural works has been cited as the main reason behind seeming political indifference among rural masses. With all varieties of paddy crop almost ready for harvesting, farmers are seen remaining busy in reaping and realising price of their produce. They said eclipsing schedule of harvesting of paddy crop, transportation of the produce to grain markets and preparation of fields for the next crop caould not give them time for the election campaign. In case food procurement agencies fail to procure paddy on time, the situation will become more complicated for farmers..