Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao announced Rs 3 lakh to the kin of the deceased farmers in the year-long agitation and demanded Rs 25 lakh from the Centre.
He said that around 750 farmers were killed in the farmers’ movement and it is an inspiration to all. Talking to the media at the TRS party headquarters Telangana Bhavan, the Chief Minister said, “Withdrawal of the three Agriculture Acts is a big victory for the farmers. I demand to withdraw the cases registered against the farmers during the agitation.
Merely apologizing to the farmers is not enough. Give an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh to the deceased farmers. Telangana government is paying tribute to the farmers martyred in the agitation and will give Rs 3 lakh. The leader of the Kisan Sangh was asked to give the details of the martyred farmers. I personally and our minister will personally meet the family members.”
are talking about paddy purchase caseThe CM said that he and the officers along with the Chief Secretary are going to Delhi to meet the Prime Minister and the officials of the Food Corporation. India To bring clarity on paddy procurement
“We got some reports that the central government will not buy boiled rice. Do we need clarity on how much raw rice will be procured? We need to make arrangements accordingly,” the chief minister said.
He demanded to bring Minimum Support Price Act and introduce it in the upcoming Parliament session. He alleged that the Center was pressurizing the states to bring in the Electricity Act and install meters for agricultural use.
“Farmers are worried about this. We are ready to provide free electricity to the agriculture sector in our state. If necessary, you can implement your decision in BJP ruled states.”
He also asked the Center to settle the water share between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The CM also asked the Center to conduct backward class census and scheduled caste classification.
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