CM Revanth Reddy responds to tweet by BRS leader over maize crop damage

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered an inquiry and compensation for farmers after a maize crop in Pembi mandal of Nirmal district was allegedly damaged in a fire caused by an electrical short-circuit linked to NPDCL officials’ negligence

Nirmal: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy responded to a tweet regarding a maize crop that was burnt due to the alleged negligence of NPDCL officials in Pembi mandal headquarters on Thursday.

Revanth Reddy instructed officials to conduct an inquiry into the incident and provide compensation to the maize farmers. He replied to a message posted on micro-blogging site X by BRS leader Bhukya Johnson Naik from Khanapur. Accordingly, Collector Bhavesh Mishra initiated steps to ascertain the cause of the crop damage and release immediate relief for the farmers.

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In his post, Johnson narrated the plight of farmers following the burning of the crop, which had reached the harvesting stage in five acres, allegedly due to a short-circuit in Pembi mandal centre recently. He pointed out that the crop damage was caused by the negligence of NPDCL officials. He requested the Chief Minister to take steps to conduct an inquiry into the mishap and implement preventive measures.

Meanwhile, a video clip of the crop damage went viral on social media platforms. Two women were seen lamenting the burning of the crop, while farmers showed the damage. The farmers alleged that the crop was damaged due to an electrical short-circuit. They accused NPDCL officials of negligence in preventing the accident.