"paddy-procurement"

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.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said 80 per cent of paddy procurement had been completed and accused BRS leaders of disrupting the process. He also criticised the opposition over farmers' issues and defended the government's handling of a POCSO case

Tension escalated at Rajapet village in Wanaparthy district on Tuesday as frustrated paddy farmers staged a protest and set fire to their own paddy sacks

A farmer in Jangaon district allegedly attempted self-immolation at a paddy procurement centre over delays in procurement of his paddy stocks. Locals and fellow farmers intervened in time and prevented the incident amid allegations of irregularities in the token-based procurement system

Farmers in Nalgonda district have alleged large-scale deductions and irregularities during paddy procurement, causing financial losses. They accused rice mills of manipulating weighbridges and prioritising paddy stocks arriving from Andhra Pradesh, while local farmers continue to face delays and additional charges.

Congress MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna criticised the Telangana government over delays in paddy procurement in Mancherial. He alleged discrimination against Dalit farmers, questioned procurement practices, and demanded a special review into the functioning of procurement operations.

A farmer in Bopparam village of Suryapet district allegedly attempted suicide after accusing officials at a paddy procurement centre of embezzling 25 quintals of his produce through deductions.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday instructed district Collectors to deploy all available trucks and vans for paddy transport, even diverting vehicles from non-priority uses.

Farmers in the erstwhile Medak district staged protests and blocked NH-161 over delays in paddy procurement. They alleged a lack of transportation, gunny bags and other facilities at procurement centres, accusing the government of failing to complete the procurement process on time.

Farmers across Telangana are staging protests over delays in paddy procurement, citing shortages of gunny bags and trucks. In Yadadri‑Bhuvanagiri and Nalgonda, paddy sacks were burnt in anger. Maize farmers, too, face severe distress as procurement has not begun despite heavy losses from unseasonal rains.

Farmers in the villages near Nirmal-Mancherial route gather and protested on the road, causing traffic. They demanded the government address the inconvenience caused due to the gunny bag shortage.

Farmers in erstwhile Telangana districts, including Nalgonda and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, staged protests by burning paddy stocks over delays in procurement and transport to warehouses. They demanded immediate procurement and smoother logistics, citing hardships caused by prolonged delays