Opposition Leader Slams Government Over Compulsory Universal Carton Policy for Apples

Jai Ram Thakur, the Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh, has strongly criticized the state government’s decision to mandate the use of universal cartons for apple sales without proper planning. Thakur highlighted that this abrupt policy has caused significant inconvenience to orchardists, jeopardizing the start of the apple season. He accused the Congress-led administration of neglecting farmers’ concerns and urged immediate reconsideration of the directive.