A fierce contest has broken out within the Congress party in Kothagudem over the Agricultural Market Committee chairman post. Senior leaders and old-timers argue they deserve recognition for their loyalty and sacrifices, while newcomers and community leaders are pressing their claims.
Thousands of Adivasis marched through Bhadrachalam demanding the removal of Lambadis from the Scheduled Tribes list, citing loss of reservation benefits for indigenous communities like Gond, Koya and Kolam. Leaders from Adivasi JAC and Tudum Debba addressed the rally, urging immediate action from state and central governments.
A 22-year-old tribal farmer, Dhanavath Sai Siddu, alleges he was tortured and humiliated by Vadapalli police following a protest over urea delays. His wife filed a complaint with the SC/ST Commission, while the police have not responded
