Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Farmers Warn Andhra Govt Against Forced Land Acquisition
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh are upset about the government taking their land for new projects.
They worry this will hurt their farms.
The farmers are speaking out and want the government to stop taking their land and to guarantee they get a fair price for their crops.
They also say the government is selling off land cheaply.
They say they will protest if the government doesn't listen to them.
Farmers' unions warn the Andhra Pradesh government against forced land acquisition for corporate projects.
Unions accuse the government of plans to acquire over 20 lakh acres of farmland.
Farmers' leaders demand the government to scrap forced land acquisition.
Farmers want assurance of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops.
Unions threaten state-wide protests if their demands are not met.
- Who
- Farmers' unions
- What
- Warned against forced land acquisition
- When
- Press conference on Thursday
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To protect farmland and demand fair prices
Farmers' Unions
Andhra Pradesh Government
Land Acquisition
Farmers' Unions
Oppose large-scale acquisition for corporate projects, demand it be scrapped.
Andhra Pradesh Government
Implied: To acquire land for power projects, and other development.
MSP and Land Use
Farmers' Unions
Demand Minimum Support Price for crops, and object to the tying up of multi-crop lands for long durations.
Andhra Pradesh Government
Unspecified.
- Key Concern
- Forced land acquisition
- Target Land Use
- Solar, wind, and other power projects
- Land Area in Dispute
- Over 20 lakh acres
- Accusation against CM
- Acting as a 'real estate broker'
- Key Crops Affected
- Chillies, rice, pulses, tomatoes, onions, papaya,mangoes, cocoa, tobacco, and oil palm
