Cong leader expresses concern over plight of cotton growers

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 13 2015 | 3:45 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel today expressed concern over the plight of cotton growers in the country due to lack of buyers and wondered whether these were the "achhe din" that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised.
"Very tough yr ahead for cotton farmers.With Chinese market drying up abt 162 lakh bales of cotton finding no buyers.Is this #AchheDin?" Patel posted on micro blogging site Twitter.
Cotton is a major crop in Gujarat, the state to which both Patel and Modi belong.
According to reports, cotton growers in the country may have to face another year of recession as China, the major consumer of Indian cotton, plans to keep imports of the commodity under control.
Chinese demand is an important factor for determining market prices of raw cotton and lint. Due to a fall in Chinese demand, cotton prices have touched the minimum support price of Rs 4,050 a quintal in India, bringing tough times for cotton growers.
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First Published: Feb 13 2015 | 3:45 PM IST

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