Summary:
Janata Congress-BSP alliance is leading in seven constituencies in the central plains region. By adding the bonus at the time of procurement the farmers will get Rs 2,070 and Rs 2,050. Congress party has promised to pay Rs 2500 on purchase of one quintal of paddy and this stopped farmers from selling their paddy stock under during the ongoing procurement season. Now, the Congress will have to mobilize its own resources and mop up revenue to fulfil the promise of giving Rs 2500 as MSP on paddy. Besides, farmers waited selling paddy so that their existing loans could be waived of once Congress comes to power.Kisan Congress cell president Chandra Shekhar Shukla said Congress did not just promise to uplift the farmers but also fielded farmers as their candidates that instilled confidence in the voters that Congress meant business and it would fulfil their promises..