Archive · 2 Oct 2026
CPI Announces Chalo Vijayawada Protest Over Unfulfilled Promises
The Communist Party of India plans a protest in Vijayawada on October 26.
The party says the ruling alliance has not completed several election promises.
It wants poor families to receive house sites and promised housing support.
It also wants disputed government land restrictions to be reviewed.
The CPI says drought and floods have harmed farmers in many parts of Andhra Pradesh.
It is asking the governments to provide a large special relief package.
The party also wants more reservations for BC communities in local elections.
It says local elections should wait until voter lists are checked and corrected.
The CPI announced a ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ agitation for October 26.
The party is demanding house sites, TIDCO homes, construction aid and higher pensions for eligible people.
It wants Section 22-A land restrictions reviewed and rights restored to legitimate landowners.
The CPI cited drought in 518 mandals and flood damage, seeking a joint ₹1 lakh crore relief package.
It also demanded stronger BC reservations, postponement of local elections and completion of electoral-roll revision.
- Who
- The Communist Party of India’s Andhra Pradesh unit, led by state secretary Gujjula Eswaraiah.
- What
- The CPI announced a ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ agitation and listed demands concerning housing, land rights, disaster relief, reservations and electoral rolls.
- When
- The main agitation is scheduled for October 26; related rallies across Andhra Pradesh are planned for October 2, with nationwide demonstrations continuing until October 8.
- Where
- Vijayawada and all 175 Assembly constituencies of Andhra Pradesh; the CPI’s state council meeting was held in Kadapa.
- Why
- The CPI says election promises remain unfulfilled and is seeking relief for affected farmers, restoration of land rights, stronger BC reservations and completion of voter-roll revision.
- Main protest
- ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ on October 26
- Organiser
- Communist Party of India, Andhra Pradesh state unit
- Housing demands
- Three cents of land for rural poor, two cents for urban poor, TIDCO houses, ₹4 lakh construction assistance and higher pensions
- Agricultural impact
- The CPI cited drought in 518 mandals across 28 districts and flood damage from Srikakulam to NTR district
- Relief demand
- A joint Centre-state special package of ₹1 lakh crore
- Reservation demand
- Constitutional legislation for 42% BC reservation
- Election demand
- Postponement of local body elections until the Summary Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is completed