YSRCP to hold state-wide agitation on September 6 over urea shortage, farmer distress

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has announced a state-wide agitation on September 6 to protest against the acute shortage of urea and escalating issues faced by farmers. As part of the programme, the party will submit representations to Revenue Divisional Officers (RDOs) across the State, demanding immediate relief measures.

The decision was taken during a teleconference chaired by party State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy. Senior leaders including Botcha Satyanarayana, Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, Karumuri Nageswara Rao, State Farmer Wing President Jinnuri Rama Rao (Babi), along with district presidents, constituency observers, MLAs, and farmer wing leaders, participated in the meeting.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy said farmers are struggling due to severe shortages of urea and seeds. He alleged that, despite the coalition government’s claims of adequate supplies, large portions of stock are being diverted by ruling party leaders, forcing farmers to take to the streets. He urged all party wings to coordinate and ensure the September 6 agitation is successful.

Mr. Satyanarayana highlighted that the absence of crop insurance and heavy rain damage have worsened farmer distress. Mr. Ramachandra Reddy noted that standing paddy crops have been destroyed, pushing farmers into debt. Mr. Nageswara Rao added that, unlike during Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s tenure, farmers under the current government are left in tears instead of with dignity.