Jagan's visit a grand success despite police repressive measures
He said the YSRCP president's visit has succeeded in bringing pressure on the government to do justice to mango farmers.
Reddy alleged that though the government declared a support price of Rs 4 per kg of mangoes to farmers not even single rupee was paid to them, he alleged and vowed that the YSRCP will continue its fight till the mango farmers get fair price. Mayor Dr R Sirisha and Chevireddy Harshith Reddy were present.
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