Minister Vivek Venkatswamy reviews paddy procurement in Mancherial

Labour Minister G. Vivek Venkatswamy assured farmers that the State Government would procure every grain of paddy produced by them, and warned that the government would not tolerate attempts to provoke farmers for political gains.

The Minister visited a few paddy procurement centres in Mancherial district on Thursday along with the District Collector Anudeep and Civil Supplies department officials. He reviewed the procurement process and interacted with farmers during his visit.

He said that the paddy production was significantly higher this season. While around 1.10 lakh tonnes of paddy were procured during the previous season, the government aims to continue procurement operations till June 6 and procure nearly 1.70 lakh tonnes this time.

He stated that three warehouses had been readied in Peddapalli district for paddy storage. Although there had been some delays due to a shortage of hamalis and non-availability of lorries, the government was taking steps to resolve the issues. The Singareni company had also been requested to provide additional lorries.

Condemning BRS leader Balka Suman’s comments, the Minister said that the former MLA was acting out of frustration after being rejected by people. He remarked that during the previous BRS government, hundreds of lorries used to remain stranded, whereas such situations is not prevailing now.

The Minister warned that the government would not tolerate attempts to take the law into one’s own hands for political drama.

Referring to Mr. Suman’s statement that he had spent ₹100 crore during the previous elections, the Minister demanded that he explain to the public where the money had come from. He further said that Mr. Suman owed an apology to the people of Telangana.