Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Yemmiganur Proposed as New District Amid Adoni Demand
In Andhra Pradesh, there's a debate about creating a new district.
Some people want Adoni to be a new district, but others, including a local leader named BV Jayanageswara Reddy, are suggesting Yemmiganur instead.
The people of Adoni are upset because they've been asking for district status for a long time, but their requests have been ignored.
They even plan to protest on December 10.
Meanwhile, the leader says Yemmiganur is a better choice because it's centrally located.
The government is also involved, with the Chief Minister asking for more information.
It's a bit confusing, but both sides want what they think is best for their areas.
Yemmiganur proposed as a new district by local MLA BV Jayanageswara Reddy.
Adoni activists plan a bandh on December 10 to demand district status.
Adoni's demand for district status has been ignored in previous reorganizations.
Chief Minister seeks clarity on election assurances regarding Adoni's status.
YSRC promises a separate district for Adoni if they return to power in 2029.
- Who
- Local activists and ruling party leaders
- What
- Proposal for Yemmiganur as a new district amid Adoni demand
- When
- Protests planned for December 10, 2023
- Where
- Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address administrative convenience and long-pending demands
- Proposed New District
- Yemmiganur
- Existing Demand
- Adoni
- Proponent of Yemmiganur
- BV Jayanageswara Reddy (MLA)
- Protest Date for Adoni
- December 10
- Previous District Reorganization
- 2022 (Nandyal carved out of Kurnool)
- Recent District Announcements
- 2025 (Polavaram, Markapuram, Madanapalle)
- Upgraded to Revenue Division
- Banaganapalle
- Chief Minister's Inquiry
- Clarification on election assurances
- YSRC's Promise
- Separate district if YSRC returns to power in 2029