BRS activists led by former MLA Sunke Ravishankar staged a protest in Karimnagar against urea shortage, leading to clashes with police. Ravishankar accused both the Congress government in Telangana and the BJP-led Centre of failing farmers by neglecting timely fertiliser supply
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for the fertiliser crisis, accusing it of incompetence. He contrasted the situation with KCR’s tenure, recalling measures like special trains and lorries to ensure timely supply, and warned of Congress’ downfall.
Telangana farmers continue to face delays in urea supply, while Congress ministers blame opposition parties for creating an artificial shortage. Ministers cited central government failures and highlighted arrangements at PACS, urging farmers not to fall prey to political tactics.
Farmers across Telangana, including Gadwal, Sircilla, Warangal and Mahabubabad, staged protests against urea shortages disrupting Kharif sowing. Road blockades, dharnas and scuffles were reported, with BRS leaders blaming the Congress government for mismanagement and farmers warning of major crop losses.
Farmers in Khammam faced severe fertiliser shortage on Saturday, waiting all day at the Karepally PACS office for urea supplies. Only limited stock was distributed. Former MLA Banoth Chandravathi blamed the Congress government for failing to ensure timely fertiliser supply
Siddipet farmers have queued for days to get limited urea supplies, prompting T. Harish Rao to accuse the State and Centre of creating an artificial shortage. He alleged attempts to push nano-urea and divert stocks ahead of elections.
Farmers across Telangana are facing a severe urea shortage, with long queues reported in Makthal and other towns. Alleging hoarding by private traders, farmers are demanding immediate action from the government as cultivation is delayed across several regions.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Union Minister J.P. Nadda in Delhi to highlight the shortage and request additional supply, however, no additional supplies have been received so far.
Farmers, who had been waiting since early morning for urea, marked their places in line by leaving their footwear in front of the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society (PACS). As soon as the urea stock arrived, they rushed to the spot.
It may be noted that urea forms 82 per cent of the total nitrogenous fertilisers consumed in India and it has recorded exponential increase in consumption over the years.
