DMDK flags power cuts, calls for forming panel to fix MSP for farmers
The DMDK party in Tamil Nadu has urged the state government to form a committee to establish a Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce. They argue that farmers are suffering from low market prices and frequent power supply disruptions.
Why it matters
Addressing agricultural pricing and infrastructure is critical for the economic stability of the state's rural population.
DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant on Friday urged the Tamil Nadu government to constitute a committee to recommend a minimum support price (MSP) for agricultural produce, alleging that farmers were being affected by low prices and power supply issues.
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