Farmers’ hard work drowned: 800 acres lost to canal breach

A canal breach in Jind district’s Julana town flooded 800 acres of farmland, devastating wheat crops. BJP leader Yogesh Bairagi and Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat visited the affected area. The irrigation minister assured compensation after Bairagi alerted authorities. Phogat demanded ₹50,000 per acre compensation, threatening protests if unmet. Officials confirmed damage assessment and compensation portal initiation.