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Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP takes a swipe at Cong govt for leaving farmers high and dry
Hyderabad: BJP State vice president Chintala Ramachandra Reddy has criticised the BRS and Congress governments for their lack of concern regarding the challenges faced by farmers in the state. Addressing the media on Monday, he stated that the former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao's government and the current Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's government neglected the farmers of the state. He claimed that approximately 30 lakh tonnes of paddy have been damaged, and tragically, three farmers have committed suicide due to their losses. Among these farmers are 51-year-old Gugguloth Kishan from Mahabubnagar district, Uppala Venkanna from Annaram village in Suryapet, and Yadagiri from Weldi village in Jangaon. He claimed that since the Congress party took power, 442 farmers have lost their lives. Ramachandra Reddy further noted that the central government has set a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 2,320 for paddy. However, he criticised the state government for failing to support farmers adequately, stating that agricultural officials are not providing the necessary assistance and that there is a lack of proper procurement for their produce. He recalled the Congress party's promises made in the Warangal Declaration to offer bonuses for ten different types of crops, asserting that the state government has not fulfilled these commitments. Further, he pointed out that the state has not implemented the central government's crop insurance scheme, leaving farmers without protection and in distress. In contrast to Telangana, Ramachandra Reddy highlighted that the Chief Minister of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh is providing farmers with solar power systems, 24-hour electricity, and water. On the other hand, the Telangana Congress government has not offered similar support. Due to poor crop planning by the government and despite prior warnings about the monsoon, farmers continue to suffer losses, he added. He also mentioned that the Congress party had promised a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal but has yet to implement it. Furthermore, he indicated that the central government is providing all necessary funds for purchasing every crop grown by farmers, including costs for sacks, bags, transportation, and three months of interest. Despite this, the state government has not procured the 30 lakh tonnes of paddy, complicating the lives of farmers even further.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tenant farmers demand recognition, revival of 2011 act before kharif
Hyderabad: Tenant farmers from across Telangana have demanded immediate recognition under state agricultural schemes and the reimplementation of the Land Licensed Cultivators Act, 2011 ahead of the 2025 kharif season. At a consultation organised by the Telangana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Commission, tenant farmers put forth a united call for the restoration of their legal status and access to institutional from Vikarabad, Adilabad, Jayashankar, Karimnagar, Mahabubabad, and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts attended the meeting on Monday. Rythu Swarajya Vedika (RSV), which has long supported tenants' rights, backed the call. RSV leader Kiran Kumar Vissa reiterated that the Congress must honour its farmer Kuruva Manjula from Thondapalli in Parigi mandal recounted how she met Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022 after her husband's suicide due to debt. Despite assurances, she said she has not received any benefit from the govt so far. "Even now, I am farming on leased land, but there is no crop loan, no insurance. I ask CM Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi: when will you do justice?"Ramakanth from Adilabad district recalled that identity cards issued under the 2011 Act helped them access loans, crop compensation, and sell produce at procurement centres. Since the cards were discontinued, he said, the proceeds from crop sales have gone to landowners' accounts, excluding leaders also cited Congress's Warangal Declaration and a September 2023 open letter from then TPCC president Revanth Reddy assuring justice for tenant farmers. RSV said the continued delay violates that assurance. The group said over 75% of farmer suicides in the state were tenant farmers and urged the govt to act demanded that applications be invited under the 2011 Act, identity cards issued through Gram Sabha inquiries, and awareness created among landowners. The group reiterated that the law clearly states that identity cards do not alter ownership emphasised that tenant farmers are eligible for Rythu Bharosa investment support, insurance, and crop loss compensation. But in practice, they are excluded due to lack of identification and legal backing.
