Create basic infrastructure in Polavaram R&R colonies: CPM
Announcing that the CPM, along with like-minded democratic forces, will launch an agitation in support of the displaced persons, Baby questioned, 'What happened to the Centre and State? You release funds for the project, but forget payment of compensation to tribals and non-tribals. It is highly objectionable.'
During his tour of Talluru and Nagulapalli R&R colonies on Saturday, he highlighted the dire conditions, including waterlogging, foul smell from toilets, lack of drinking water supply, absence of drainage system, and roads.
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