Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Telangana BJP Seeks Compensation for Project-Displaced Farmers
Farmers in Buddaram say they lost their land for government projects.
They believe the money offered to them is too little.
The BJP asked the government to pay them more, including compensation for wells, borewells, and mango trees.
The party said some farmers in Kodangal received a better package.
It promised to support displaced farmers.
The BJP also spoke about infants who died at a hospital in Adilabad.
It said the government should check hospital equipment and safety systems regularly.
It called for an investigation and action if human mistakes caused the tragedy.
The Telangana BJP chief demanded suitable compensation for farmers displaced by irrigation projects.
Farmers from Buddaram village said they lost land and received inadequate compensation from revenue officials.
The BJP said the government was offering Rs. 15 lakh per acre, while farmers sought up to Rs. 20 lakh.
Farmers affected by the Palamuru and Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation projects allegedly remain uncompensated.
The BJP also demanded an investigation into infant deaths at RIMS hospital in Adilabad.
- Who
- The Telangana BJP chief, farmers from Buddaram, and the state government are central to the compensation dispute; the BJP also raised concerns about infants who died at RIMS hospital.
- What
- The BJP demanded better compensation for project-displaced farmers and an investigation into infant deaths at the hospital.
- When
- The demands were made after farmers met the BJP chief; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The farmers are from Buddaram village in Wanaparthy district, while the hospital incident occurred at RIMS hospital in Adilabad.
- Why
- The BJP said farmers were being offered inadequate compensation and that the hospital deaths required investigation into equipment, safety, and possible human error.
- Farmers' village
- Buddaram village, Wanaparthy district
- Government offer
- Rs. 15 lakh per acre, including land with borewells, wells, and mango trees
- Farmers' demand
- Up to Rs. 20 lakh per acre
- Affected projects
- Palamuru and Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation projects
- Other compensation example
- Farmers who lost land for the SEZ in Kodangal were described as having received suitable compensation
- Hospital incident
- Infant deaths were reported at RIMS hospital in Adilabad
- Requested response
- An immediate investigation and strict action against anyone responsible for human error