Officials at the land ministry reported that they did not experience any undue influence. The farm minister was not found to have exerted pressure on officials.
Details about the situation are limited, but it is known that the issue involved road budgets for certain areas.
Further information can be found through other sources, which may provide additional context and details about the land ministry's statement and the farm minister's involvement.
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