Haryana CM Denies Rs 5,000 Crore Paddy Procurement Scam Allegations

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini dismissed opposition allegations of a Rs 5,000 crore paddy procurement scam, urging them to present evidence in the Assembly. He emphasized that procurement follows strict government guidelines and is monitored through a multi-layered system. Saini highlighted actions taken against detected irregularities and contrasted current transparency with past practices. Opposition leaders called for a probe by a high court judge or CBI, while the Chief Minister cited improved systems and data from the 'Meri Fasal Mera Byora' portal to support the government's position.