Haryana CM Rejects Rs 5,000 Crore Paddy Procurement Scam Allegations Amid Opposition Demands

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini dismissed opposition allegations of a Rs 5,000 crore paddy procurement scam, stating the process follows strict government guidelines and is monitored through a multi-layered system. Opposition Congress and INLD members alleged collusion among rice millers, agents, contractors, and officials, demanding a CBI or high court probe. The government acknowledged some irregularities, registering FIRs and taking action, while emphasizing improvements and transparency compared to past regimes.