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BRS Demands Congress Accountability Over Alleged Anti-Farmer Policies

BRS Demands Congress Accountability Over Alleged Anti-Farmer Policies
Congress govt must be held accountable for anti-farmer policies: BRS · thehansindia.com

BRS leaders said the Congress government is not doing enough to help farmers.

They made these claims at a farmers’ conference in Hanumakonda.

The meeting took place at Kazipet Square on Thursday.

They said the government had promised several forms of support for farmers.

These include insurance, loan waivers and better crop prices.

They also demanded proper crop procurement.

Farmers who lost crops because of bad weather should receive compensation, they said.

The leaders warned that they may organize larger protests if these problems are not addressed.

Key facts

Organizing group
Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders organized the farmers’ conference.
Location
Kazipet Square, Hanumakonda.
Previous schemes cited
Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bima.
Main demands
Farmer insurance, loan waivers, crop procurement and remunerative prices.
Additional demand
Immediate compensation for crop losses caused by natural calamities and adverse weather.
Protest warning
BRS leaders warned of larger agitations if farmers’ problems remain unresolved.

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