Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Veligonda Displaced Families Protest for Complete Rehabilitation Package
Some families moved because of the Pula Subbaiah Veligonda project say they have not received their promised help.
They protested outside the district Collectorate in Markapur on Monday.
The families want house sites, compensation and other rehabilitation support.
The protest was organised under the CPM banner.
Police stopped them from holding a ‘Vanta Varpu’ protest at the entrance.
The protesters then sat at the main gate instead.
CPM leader Ramadevi questioned Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu about the delayed promises.
She also asked whether any family had received full compensation and what happened to the promised payment for young people who turned 18.
Displaced families from the Pula Subbaiah Veligonda project protested outside the Markapur district Collectorate on Monday.
The protest was organised by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPM.
Police stopped protesters from holding a ‘Vanta Varpu’ demonstration in front of the Collectorate.
The families then staged a dharna at the Collectorate’s main gate.
Protesters demanded house sites, compensation, rehabilitation facilities and the promised Rs 2 lakh payment for eligible youth who turned 18.
- Who
- Displaced families from the Pula Subbaiah Veligonda project, supported by the CPM and CPM leader Ramadevi.
- What
- They staged a protest and dharna demanding implementation of the complete Rehabilitation and Resettlement package.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- At the district Collectorate in Markapur.
- Why
- They said they had not received house sites, compensation and full rehabilitation facilities, including the promised Rs 2 lakh payment for youth who turned 18.
- Project
- Pula Subbaiah Veligonda project
- Protest location
- District Collectorate, Markapur
- Organiser
- Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPM
- Main demand
- Immediate implementation of the complete Rehabilitation and Resettlement package
- Requested support
- House sites, compensation and full rehabilitation facilities
- Youth payment
- A promised payment of Rs 2 lakh to youth who turned 18
- Police action
- Police stopped the planned ‘Vanta Varpu’ protest in front of the Collectorate