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Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena, Rajasthan’s Agriculture Minister, personally led a surprise raid in Sri Ganganagar, exposing a large-scale operation selling expired seeds falsely packaged as fresh. This decisive action fits with his previous efforts in tackling fake agricultural products across Rajasthan. Minister Meena emphasized the government’s commitment to zero tolerance against such fraudulent activities that threaten farmer livelihoods. An FIR is expected, with ongoing investigations to hold more culprits accountable and prevent future occurrences.

Key Points: Rajasthan Minister Meena Uncovers Expired Seed Racket in Raid

  • Minister Meena leads surprise raid in Sri Ganganagar uncovered seed fraud
  • Expired seeds repackaged to appear new across multiple warehouses
  • Zero-tolerance enforcement pledged against counterfeit seed sellers
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Rajasthan minister busts racket in surprise raid; catches accused red-handed selling expired seeds

Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena leads a bold raid busting a fake seed operation in Sri Ganganagar.

"The state government is committed to a zero-tolerance policy. - Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena"

Jaipur, June 3

A major racket involving the repackaging and sale of expired and spurious seeds has been busted in Sri Ganganagar following a surprise raid led by Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena.

The operation, conducted in the RIICO industrial area, uncovered large quantities of counterfeit seeds being prepared for sale using deceptive methods like repacking in new bags and repainting to make them appear fresh.

The Minister arrived in Sri Ganganagar on Tuesday and led a high-level raid on several seed warehouses and factories, including Shankar Seeds, Shakti Seeds, and Harvester Food.

The entire operation was kept confidential, and the Minister personally supervised the proceedings. At Harvester Food, officials discovered expired seeds being repackaged and sprayed with paint to give them the appearance of new, viable stock.

Similar suspicious documents and seed samples were recovered from Shankar Seeds and Shakti Seeds, which have been sent to the laboratory for further testing.

Speaking to the media, Minister Meena said, “The state government is committed to a zero-tolerance policy against those involved in the sale of fake seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides. Anyone trying to profit from the hard work of our farmers will face strict legal action.”

He added that the practice of selling counterfeit seeds not only affects crop yields but also jeopardises the livelihoods of countless farmers.

An FIR is expected to be filed in this case based on the evidence collected. This is not the first time Minister Meena has taken direct action.

On May 29 and 30, he led raids in Kishangarh, Ajmer, where 12 factories were inspected and five were sealed. One of the factories in Udaipur Kalan was found to be manufacturing fake DAP, SAP, and potassium fertilisers. In a daring move, the Minister arrived in a tempo vehicle to conduct the raid himself, ensuring that no prior information was leaked.

The raids resulted in the seizure of a full-scale counterfeit fertiliser production unit. Authorities are now intensifying investigations and urging farmers to remain cautious and report suspicious products.

The Agriculture Department has also collected multiple seed samples for lab analysis and has vowed to take swift punitive measures against offenders.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Finally some action against these fraudsters! Farmers in Rajasthan have suffered enough. Minister Meena deserves praise for taking personal initiative 👏 Hope the punishment is severe enough to set an example. #SaveOurFarmers
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Priya M.
My uncle in Sri Ganganagar lost his entire cotton crop last season because of fake seeds. These criminals are playing with farmers' lives! The Minister's surprise raid strategy is brilliant - no time for them to hide evidence.
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Sanjay T.
While I appreciate the action, why does it take a minister's personal involvement to uncover such scams? The local agriculture department officials should have been monitoring this regularly. System needs reform.
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Anjali R.
Painting old seeds to look new? Shameful! 😡 These companies must be blacklisted permanently. Farmers work so hard - they deserve quality seeds at fair prices. Hope the lab tests come quickly.
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Vikram S.
Good work by the minister, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Many small shops in villages sell such products. Need more awareness campaigns to help farmers identify genuine seeds.
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Neha P.
Arriving in a tempo for surprise checks - what a clever idea! These raids should happen across all agricultural states. Maybe our PM could launch a nationwide "Shuddh Beej Abhiyan" (Pure Seeds Campaign)?

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