Cong MLA Vinesh Phogat pulls up officials in grain market over faulty weighing machine

Wrestler-turned-Congress MLA from Julana Vinesh Phogat pulled up officials at the Julana grain market after reports of discrepancies being found in the weighing of wheat during the ongoing procurement process in the grain market. Phogat inspected the mandi on Monday...

Tribune News Service

Hisar, Updated At : 03:35 AM Apr 15, 2025 IST

Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat.

Phogat inspected the mandi on Monday and found some mismatch on a weighing

scale used for wheat. Expressing concern, she lashed out at the market committee’s deputy secretary.

When the official tried to explain that weighing slips were being provided to all farmers and cited staff shortage as a reason, the MLA described it as a diversionary tactic.

However, Phogat asked the officials to weigh the farmers' produce twice on two different scales to ensure accuracy. She also directed that weighing scales be checked every evening and any faults be rectified without delay.

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