Archive · 20 Jul 2026
YSRCP Compensates Fishermen Families After Tragedy
The YSRCP party in Visakhapatnam gave Rs.7 lakh each to seven families who lost loved ones in a recent fishing boat tragedy.
The party criticized the government for delaying the rescue operation and not visiting the families.
The YSRCP leaders promised to continue fighting for Rs.1 crore compensation for each family.
The government had offered Rs.10 lakh per family as ex-gratia.
YSRCP distributed Rs.7 lakh cheques to seven affected fishermen families.
Total compensation amount was Rs.49 lakh from party funds.
YSRCP criticized the government for delaying the rescue operation by 18 hours.
Government's response included Rs.10 lakh ex-gratia per family without personal visits.
YSRCP aims to secure Rs.1 crore compensation for each affected family.
- Who
- YSRCP leaders and affected fishermen families
- What
- Distribution of compensation cheques to fishermen families
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To provide financial support to families affected by the fishing boat tragedy
YSRCP's Compensation Efforts
Government's Response Criticized
Compensation Amount
YSRCP's Compensation Efforts
YSRCP provided Rs.7 lakh to each affected family from party funds.
Government's Response Criticized
Government offered an ex-gratia of Rs.10 lakh per family.
Government Response
YSRCP's Compensation Efforts
YSRCP criticized the government for delaying the rescue operation by 18 hours.
Government's Response Criticized
Government's response was limited to financial aid without personal visits to the families.
- Total Compensation Amount
- Rs. 49 lakh
- Number of Families Compensated
- 7
- Rescue Operation Delay
- 18 hours
- Government Ex-Gratia
- Rs. 10 lakh per family
- YSRCP Compensation Goal
- Rs. 1 crore per family