Farmers staged a sit-in at Nelakondapalli in Khammam district on Thursday, alleging frequent power interruptions and only six to 10 hours of supply a day. They contrasted this with 24-hour free power in neighbouring Madhira constituency and demanded an explanation.
Congress leaders in Khammam district have started Praja Darbars to reconnect with the public amid growing dissatisfaction against the government. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and DCC president Nuthi Satyanarayana Goud are using the initiative to improve public outreach before future elections