Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao blamed the Telangana government for the farmer deaths reported at procurement centres in Mancherial district after heavy rain and strong winds.
KTR expressed grief over the deaths of four farmers in two separate incidents near procurement centres in Mancherial district. He said several other farmers also suffered injuries after walls collapsed during the storm.
The BRS leader conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased farmers. He demanded immediate ex gratia for the affected families. He also sought better medical treatment for injured farmers.
KTR accused the Congress government of delaying crop procurement for weeks despite farmers bringing produce to procurement centres.
Farmer deaths spark political criticism
According to KTR, seven farmers died at different procurement centres across Telangana within the last three days. He alleged that the deaths exposed the failure of the state government to protect farmers.
The former minister demanded immediate procurement of all crops lying at procurement centres and marketplaces across the state.
KTR also criticised the government for not responding quickly despite repeated complaints from farmers over procurement delays and unsafe conditions.
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