Kadapa Congress chief condoles deaths in Pashamylaram explosion in Sangareddy
Vijayajyoti also highlighted the plight of tenant farmers in the region, lamenting that over Rs. 1,000 crore in outstanding payments to approximately 46,000 farmers—who supplied grain during the Rabi season—has yet to be disbursed. "It is deeply unfortunate that farmers who have taken loans for seeds and pledged their paddy are still waiting for their payments," she remarked. "The government must act promptly and release all outstanding dues."
The press conference was attended by Sirajuddin, DCC Vice President; Vijay Kumar and Sushil Kumar, Youth Congress State Vice Presidents; Moinuddin, Minority State Vice President; Mamilla Babu, NSUI District President; and Palem Hariprasad.
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