Urea shortage Giranṭ triggered anger among farmers at the multipurpose primary cooperative society in Hardattnagar Giranṭ, under the Jamunaha area. Farmers queued up from early morning on Monday. By evening, officials told them that fertiliser had already been issued in their names.
The revelation stunned the farmers. Many accused the society management of malpractice.
Farmers Wait All Day but Return Empty-Handed
The time for the first top dressing of wheat crops is passing. Farmers urgently need urea. They continue to line up at cooperative societies but fail to get fertiliser or clear answers.
At the Hardattnagar Giranṭ cooperative, farmers stood in queues from morning till evening. Later, staff asked them to leave, saying fertiliser had already been issued against their names. After hours of waiting, several farmers felt dizzy and helpless.
Farmers Allege Fertiliser Issued Without Their Knowledge
Farmer Mujibur Rahman from Khan Sahebpurwa said he waited in line all day. Officials later told him that six bags of urea had already been issued in his name.
Similarly, Ram Gopal from Changurpurwa said he had visited the society for four days. Yet he received no fertiliser. On Monday, staff told him that seven bags had already been issued against his name.
Farmer Satbaran from Nagaidih said the issue came to light when he placed his thumb on the e-POS machine. The system showed six bags already issued. Phuleram Yadav shared a similar experience.
Because of this, farmers fear they will not be able to apply urea to their fields.
The urea shortage Giranṭ has raised serious questions about transparency at the society.
Farmers Accuse Staff of Favouritism
Farmers alleged that society staff distribute fertiliser to preferred individuals till late evening. Meanwhile, genuine farmers return without urea despite standing in queues all day.
They demanded strict action against those responsible.
Officials Explain Fertiliser Distribution Process
To receive fertiliser, farmers must bring their Aadhaar card, land record (Khatauni), and society passbook. The society uses an e-POS machine for biometric verification before issuing fertiliser.
AR Cooperative Premchandra said the fertiliser token remains valid for one day only. He added that if farmers faced such issues, they should file complaints. Authorities will then conduct an inquiry.
Officials said they will investigate if irregularities occurred in the urea shortage Giranṭ case.
