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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who once attacked the BRS government for failing to procure paddy, has now shifted the blame to the BJP-led Centre. He accused the Union government of neglecting farmers by not procuring stocks despite fixing MSP.

BJP state president N Ramchander Rao accused the Telangana government of failing in paddy procurement despite funds being provided by the Centre. He alleged negligence, inconsistent statistics, and inefficiency in handling farmers’ concerns.

Farmers at Laggama village in Dahegaon mandal burnt paddy bags to protest delays in the procurement process and deductions allegedly imposed by officials. Police later doused the flames, while authorities assured farmers that procurement would be expedited and transportation arranged

Lorry drivers staged a protest at the Toopran godown in Medak, alleging delays in paddy unloading and preferential treatment for politically recommended vehicles. Farmers also accused officials of illegal weight deductions and collecting excessive hamali charges during paddy procurement operations

Farmers have raised concerns after the State government reduced the list of fine variety paddy seeds eligible for the Rs 500 bonus from 33 to eight. Growers fear the move may gradually end the incentive scheme despite higher cultivation risks and costs.

Kothagudem District Collector Ankit inspected a paddy procurement centre in Chunchupalli mandal and directed officials to protect paddy stocks from unseasonal rains, speed up procurement and transportation, and ensure transparency and timely payments to farmers

An RTC bus driver in Jagtial was reportedly removed from duty after suggesting Congress leaders focus on paddy procurement instead of fuel price protests. The incident sparked political controversy, with BRS leaders accusing the Congress of intolerance before officials reportedly restored the driver’s duties

Farmers in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district staged protests against delays in paddy procurement, alleging negligence by officials and millers. Unseasonal rains damaged paddy stocks in several mandals, while farmers complained about slow transportation and procurement operations at various centres

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

The Telangana government has launched a 10-day special drive to accelerate paddy procurement amid criticism over delays, pending payments and distress sales. Officials are under pressure to procure an additional 20-25 lakh metric tonnes during the ongoing Yasangi procurement season.

Paddy procurement is not a game of numbers. It is a system meant to protect farmers from distress

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised the Congress government for neglecting farmers during the paddy procurement crisis, demanding immediate procurement by May 31 and compensation for families of farmers who died at procurement centres.

Senior BRS leader Koppula Eashwar alleged that the Congress government failed in Yasangi crop procurement and staged a rasta roko in Dharmaram. He also demanded compensation for toddy tappers after a fire accident destroyed toddy trees spread across 11 acres

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy alleged that delays in paddy procurement had pushed farmers into distress in Medak district. After visiting procurement centres, he accused rice mills and the Congress government of negligence, claiming farmers suffered health issues and financial losses

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy alleged large-scale irregularities in paddy procurement and transport contracts in Wanaparthy. He demanded MSP procurement for damaged paddy, sought a Vigilance inquiry into tender allotments, and warned of BRS protests over delayed justice in Sridhar Reddy’s murder case

BRS leaders and farmers staged a rasta roko at Kalvasrirampur market yard in Peddapalli district, demanding faster paddy and maize procurement. Protesters alleged irregularities in weighing, accused officials of cheating farmers and sought immediate government intervention to ease procurement-related hardships

A 58-year-old farmer in Medak district died after suffering a heart attack at a paddy procurement centre, with delays in purchase allegedly contributing to distress. The incident has sparked political allegations and renewed demands for faster procurement operations

Contradictory claims by the Telangana government on paddy procurement have triggered confusion among farmers, with official figures on procurement volumes and payments failing to match announced targets and earlier assurances made by the Civil Supplies Minister.

BRS leader Sunke Ravishankar criticised the Congress-led state government in Karimnagar for delaying paddy procurement, alleging shortages of gunny bags, labour, and urea, while farmers have been waiting for over 45 days amidst looming rains.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao demanded that the State Cabinet prioritise the agrarian crisis and paddy procurement delays. Alleging severe hardship faced by farmers, he warned of statewide protests if the Congress government failed to announce immediate corrective measures.