Farmers protest in Gadwal over delayed Rythu Bharosa payments

GADWAL: Farmers in Jogulamba Gadwal district, led by Nadigadda Hakkula Porata Samithi Chairman Gongala Ranjith Kumar, protested outside the Collector's office on Friday, expressing frustration over the Congress government's failure to deposit Rythu Bharosa funds as promised before the Dussehra festival.

Ranjith Kumar, joined by around 200 farmers, criticised the delay, calling it "unacceptable."

Ranjith Kumar stated that the government's commitment to provide Rs 2 lakh loan waivers for farmers has so far remained unfulfilled. He further accused the authorities of ignoring farmers' grievances, alleging that the district Collector and police had dismissed requests to discuss these pressing issues.

The protestors also criticised what they see as a lack of empathy from officials, contrasting the current handling of farmer grievances with a recent incident in Bijwaram village, where police facilitated a young girl's funeral with heavy security. Farmers expressed anger at being barred from discussing their issues at the Collector's office, claiming this reflects poorly on the Congress administration’s approach to governance.

The protesters demanded an immediate resolution to the pending Rythu Bharosa disbursements, urging the government to address farmers' financial needs without further delay.