Explainer: Why disputes over weighing sparked tension in Sirsa’s grain market
Conflict highlights ongoing demand for electronic weighing machines to ensure transparency and fair payments to farmers for their crops
Sirsa, Updated At : 07:05 AM Oct 29, 2025 IST
Farmers air their grievances in front of officials at the Market Committee in Sirsa.
Tension erupted at Sirsa’s new grain market on Monday as farmers accused commission agents or arhtiyas, of cheating during paddy weighing. The farmers claimed that traditional weighing scales were adding 300 to 500 grams per bag, resulting in financial losses. The dispute led to protests, on-the-spot checks using digital scales, and confrontations between the farmers and arhtiyas. While Market Committee officials attempted mediation, no immediate solution was reached. The conflict highlights the ongoing demand for electronic weighing machines to ensure transparency and fair payments for farmers’ crops.
