Telangana: Venkatapur villagers plant paddy on road to protest poor infrastructure

Venkatapur villagers in Velgatur mandal planted paddy on a muddy road in protest against government inaction. They demanded immediate intervention to lay proper roads, saying their village had been neglected despite repeated appeals across successive governments

Jagtial: Residents of Venkatapur village in Velgatur mandal staged a unique protest on Friday by planting paddy on the road, highlighting the authorities’ continued neglect in laying a proper road to their village.

They said even a mild drizzle was enough to turn the road into a slushy mess, making it difficult for locals to move around. Despite changes in governments over the years, the road issue had remained unaddressed, they added.

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Accusing officials and elected representatives of apathy, the villagers demanded immediate intervention from the State government to lay a proper road and resolve the long-pending problem faced by the residents.