Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Protests Erupt in Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, leaders are protesting to ask the government to follow rules for workers in cooperative sectors, like farms.
They also want farm loans to be given directly to farmers.
The CPM is protesting against the government's decision to stop a law that guarantees jobs for rural people.
They say the government should fix the problems with the law instead of replacing it.
Another group, APNGOs, is preparing for a big meeting to talk about important issues for state employees, like pensions and pay.
Cooperative employees in Andhra Pradesh are protesting for the implementation of HR policy and direct disbursement of crop loans.
CPM announces statewide protests against the repeal of MGNREGA and introduction of VB-G RAM G scheme.
APNGOs urges employees to ensure the success of the upcoming AISGEF national meet in Shirdi.
Protests and meetings aim to address grievances of cooperative employees, rural workers, and state employees.
Government has not responded to repeated representations by cooperative sector leaders.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham State General Secretary KVV Prasad, Andhra Pradesh Koulu Rythu Sangham State General Secretary P Jamalaiah, CPM, APNGOs
- What
- Protests and demands for implementation of HR policy, direct disbursement of crop loans, opposition to MGNREGA repeal, and capital Amaravati issue
- When
- January 5 (protest started), January 18-21 (CPM outreach programme), January 14 (symbolic protest), January 23-26 (AISGEF national meet)
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Shirdi, Maharashtra
- Why
- To address the grievances of cooperative employees, ensure proper implementation of government orders, oppose MGNREGA repeal, and discuss critical issues affecting state employees
- Location
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Date of Protest
- January 5
- Organizations Involved
- Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Cooperative Employees Union, Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Employees Associations, CPM, APNGOs
- Government Order
- GO No 36 (2019)
- Key Demands
- Implementation of HR policy, direct disbursement of crop loans through PACS, repeal of MGNREGA, capital Amaravati issue
