Paddy farmers in Siddipet are struggling to begin cultivation due to empty reservoirs, depleted groundwater and poor rainfall. Delayed irrigation, low sowing coverage and erratic power supply have worsened the situation, forcing many farmers to spend more on repeated sowing and borewells.
The entire village had 'expelled' and boycotted the family of Bandameedhi Sailu, 71, from the village after they reportedly refused to sell their land at a price fixed by the village elders
