The farmers had used the seeds provided by the district agricultural office and they complain that the seeds produced barren corn cobs.[break]
Farmers held a demonstration rally at the main crossroad in Birgunj this morning which resulted in obstruction of traffic movement. Market, educational institutions, transport and factories have been affected by the Banda.
Maize farmers in the district are waging phase-wise movement demanding adequate compensation for the failure in the maize crop. In this connection, they have called for a day-long banda in Bara, Parsa and Rautahat districts today.
Central president of the Action Committee of Maize Farmers, Rasul Miyan Ansari said they are compelled to call for a shutdown to exert pressure for releasing Rs. 200 million as compensation to the affected farmers.
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