A.P. Rythu Sangham postpones State conference to July in view of heatwave
The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham has postponed its 23rd State Conference due to a heatwave, rescheduling it for July 3-5 in Eluru. The conference will see participation from around 500 farmer delegates and will include a rally and public meeting. Additionally, village-level protests against the recently announced Minimum Support Prices will take place on May 28-30.
- ▪The conference was originally set for June 3-5 but has been moved to July 3-5.
- ▪Nearly 500 farmer delegates are expected to attend the conference in Eluru.
- ▪Village-level protests against Minimum Support Prices will occur on May 28, 29, and 30.
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The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham has postponed its 23rd State Conference, originally scheduled to be held in Eluru from June 3 to 5, in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions.Addressing a district committee meeting on Wednesday, A.P. Rythu Sangham State president V. Krishnaiah said the conference would now be held on July 3, 4 and 5 at the DCMS Function Hall in Eluru.Mr. Krishnaiah said nearly 500 farmer delegates from across the State would participate in the three-day conference.
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