Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Farmers Protest for Fair Land Compensation
Farmers in Ternekal village are very upset because the government is taking their land for a big water project.
They say the government is not giving them enough money for their land, and they might lose their farms forever.
The farmers want Rs 20 lakh for each acre of land.
They protested in front of the Collector’s office and said they will keep fighting until they get fair compensation.
Other farmer groups joined them to support their cause.
They even wrote a letter to the officials explaining their demands.
Farmers protested in Kurnool demanding fair compensation for land acquisition under the Handri Neeva canal project.
They alleged manipulation of re-survey records and inadequate compensation for fertile agricultural land.
Farmers demanded Rs 20 lakh per acre, warning they would not allow land acquisition without proper compensation.
Left party-affiliated farmer organizations participated in the protest, pledging continued support.
A memorandum outlining the demands was submitted to the Joint Collector Noorul Qamar.
- Who
- Farmers of Ternekal village, led by Muttukuru Gowdappa Sangham
- What
- Protest for fair compensation for land acquisition
- When
- Monday
- Where
- District Collector’s office, Kurnool
- Why
- Alleged manipulation of re-survey records and inadequate compensation
- Location
- Ternekal village, Kurnool
- Issue
- Land acquisition for Handri Neeva canal project
- Demand
- Rs 20 lakh per acre compensation
- Organizers
- Muttukuru Gowdappa Sangham
- Participants
- Farmers and Left party-affiliated organizations
- Action
- Dharna and memorandum submission
- Date
- Monday