BJP flags farm crisis after rains, seeks swift compensation
The BJP's Telangana unit has called for immediate action to assess and compensate farmers affected by recent unseasonal rains. Party leaders criticized the government's inefficiency in handling crop procurement and the distress faced by farmers. They also highlighted ongoing issues with procurement operations and alleged discrepancies in official figures.
- ▪The BJP has urged the State government to form special teams to assess crop damage from unseasonal rains.
- ▪BJP leaders criticized the government's handling of procurement operations and the distress faced by farmers.
- ▪The ongoing 'Farmers' Distress – BJP Assurance Yatra' is addressing issues related to crop procurement and farmer livelihoods.
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The BJP’s Telangana unit has urged the State government to immediately constitute special teams comprising District Collectors and Agriculture Department officials to assess crop damage caused by unseasonal rains, and to ensure prompt compensation to affected farmers, especially those owning mango orchards.Speaking to the media at the party’s State office here on Wednesday, after inducting new members, BJP State president N. Ramchander Rao expressed deep anguish over the damage caused by heavy overnight rains. He also raised concern over paddy stocks at procurement centres getting soaked due to last night’s rain, blaming administrative lapses.Describing the situation as evidence of “government inefficiency”, Mr.
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