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A farmer fainted due to intense heatwave conditions while participating in a protest demanding procurement of paddy and maize at Yellapur village in Nirmal district. Another farmer fell at an official’s feet during the protest, highlighting growing distress among farmers over procurement delays

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised the Telangana government over delays in maize procurement and alleged that farmers were facing severe hardships in selling their produce. He also accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil election promises and criticised rising fuel prices

Maize farmers in Karimnagar are facing multiple problems during the procurement season, including delayed payments, shortage of gunny bags and transport facilities. Farmers allege they are being forced to sell excess produce to middlemen at prices far below the minimum support price

Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar accused the state government of failing to procure maize and paddy, leaving farmers waiting at centres for over 20 days.

Farmers in Khammam staged a protest over delays in maize procurement, alleging glitches in the online system and poor arrangements at procurement centres. Farmers in Kothagudem and Chunchupalli also complained about losses and delays linked to fair average quality standards

Farmers in Narsapur (G) mandal of Nirmal district staged a rasta-roko demanding timely procurement of grains. The protest disrupted traffic on the Nirmal–Bhainsa road before being withdrawn after officials assured action.

Farmers staged protests in Telangana’s Khammam district over alleged delays in maize and paddy procurement. Protesters locked a PACS CEO inside an office in Madhira constituency, while another group staged a rasta roko demanding procurement of rain-damaged crops

Farmers across Telangana staged widespread protests against the Congress government, demanding immediate procurement of maize, paddy, and jowar crops. Demonstrations erupted in Kamareddy, Adilabad, Warangal, Mulugu, and Narayanpet, with farmers squatting on highways and staging rasta rokos.

Farmers in Khammam district are facing severe hardships at maize procurement centres due to shortages of gunny bags and transport trucks. Telangana Rythu Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu accused local Ministers of ignoring farmers’ problems, forcing them to bear extra financial burdens.

Maize farmers in Warangal staged a protest alleging delays in procurement due to inadequate centres. Former Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao blamed the government for negligence, citing lack of facilities, shortage of gunny bags and delays in starting procurement

Farmers in Nagarkurnool district staged a protest against Congress MLAs Rajesh Reddy and C Vamsi Krishna, accusing them of failing to resolve delays in maize procurement. The MLAs, confronted en route to the District Collectorate, attempted to pacify the crowd but eventually left without addressing the grievances.

Maize farmers in Telangana are facing distress due to delayed procurement, falling prices, and lack of infrastructure, leading to protests across districts as farmers demand more procurement centres, faster processes, and relief from mounting losses

Korutla MLA Dr K Sanjay criticised MARKFED officials for delaying maize procurement and inaugurated a centre himself after a last-minute postponement. Farmers, waiting for over a month, had been protesting against repeated delays

Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy led a farmers’ protest in Jagtial demanding maize procurement centres and MSP for farmers. The protest comes amid growing speculation about his differences with the party leadership and rumours about a possible exit from Congress

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress-led Telangana government for capping maize procurement at 18 quintals per acre, despite higher yields. He highlighted the delay in opening procurement centres, forcing farmers to sell at rates below MSP.

The BRS MLA criticised the Congress government for neglecting maize farmers in Telangana, demanding immediate opening of procurement centres and payment of Rs 2,400 MSP plus Rs 330 bonus per quintal as promised in the party’s election manifesto