BRS MLC Kavitha urged the government to stop harassing goldsmiths under Section 411 of the IPC, citing rising suicides. She demanded legal amendments, financial aid, and empowerment of artisans, reminding the Congress of its Kamareddy Declaration promise.
"The sharp rise in gold prices has made it difficult for us to find work, such as molding gold ornaments. People are purchasing smaller quantities of gold for weddings and other social events compared to before, which is impacting our livelihood," said Ramesh Mutthoju, president of the Mancherial District Goldsmiths Welfare Association, in a statement to Telangana Today.
