Archive · 20 Jul 2026
CPM Urges AP MPs to Raise State Issues
The CPM leader in Andhra Pradesh has asked all MPs, from both the ruling and opposition parties, to focus on the state's problems in Parliament.
He wants them to raise issues like farmer crises, illegal mining, and women's safety instead of just supporting the central government.
He also criticized the chief minister and the opposition leader for asking MPs to support every bill from the central government.
The CPM leader also demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister and support for protests against the handling of an education activist's case.
He raised concerns about illegal mining, displacement due to industrial projects, and the need for better compensation and protection for affected communities.
CPM urges Andhra Pradesh MPs to prioritize state interests in Parliament.
Key issues include agrarian crisis, illegal mining, displacement, and women's safety.
CPM criticizes Chief Minister and opposition leader for asking MPs to support central government bills.
Demands resignation of Union Education Minister over handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's case.
Concerns raised about illegal mining, inadequate compensation for displaced families, and protection for farmers leasing land for solar projects.
- Who
- CPM State Secretary V Srinivasa Rao, MPs from TDP-led NDA and YSRCP
- What
- Urging MPs to prioritize Andhra Pradesh's interests in Parliament
- When
- Ongoing Parliament session beginning July 20
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address pressing state issues and avoid blind support to the Union government
CPM's Stance
Government's Stance
Support for Union Government
CPM's Stance
CPM urges MPs to not extend blind support to the Union government and prioritize state interests.
Government's Stance
Government expects MPs to support every Bill introduced by the Centre.
Handling of State Issues
CPM's Stance
CPM demands that MPs raise pressing issues like agrarian crisis, illegal mining, and displacement in Parliament.
Government's Stance
Government may prioritize national interests over state-specific issues.
- Date
- July 20
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Key Figures
- V Srinivasa Rao, N Chandrababu Naidu, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
- Issues Raised
- Agrarian crisis, illegal mining, displacement, solar power agreements, crimes against women
- CPM's Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister, protection of tribal rights, adequate compensation for displaced families