The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Farmers stage protest over delay in payment for procured paddy in Tirunelveli
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The Hindu Bureau
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Farmers in Tirunelveli staged a sit-in protest at the District Collectorate to demand overdue payments for paddy procured during the 'pisanam' season. The protest ended after discussions with the District Collector, though farmers are planning further demonstrations if the issue remains unresolved.
Tension prevailed at the District Collectorate here on Monday after a group of farmers staged a sit-in protest inside the hall where a grievance redressal meeting was being conducted.
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