Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Vijayawada Protest: Land Allocation Sparks Outrage
People in Vijayawada are upset about the government's plan to let the LuLu Group use some land.
They think the deal isn't fair, especially because the company would pay a lot less than the land is worth.
Many people protested to stop the plan.
They worry that public property is being misused.
They are also concerned about how it could hurt local businesses.
Leaders are warning the government and comparing this to similar plans that were stopped before.
If the government doesn't listen, they might take legal action or shut down the city.
Protestors in Vijayawada demanded the cancellation of GO 137 regarding the lease of RTC land.
The protest, a Maha Dharna, was organized by the RTC Land Protection Committee.
The disputed land, 4.17 acres, is proposed to be leased to the LuLu Group.
Protesters allege the annual rent of Rs 2 crore is significantly lower than the estimated Rs 40 crore.
Speakers warned the government and threatened legal action and a bandh if demands are not met.
- Who
- RTC Land Protection Committee, activists, workers, and citizens.
- What
- Maha Dharna protesting the land lease.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To protest the government's decision to lease RTC land to the LuLu Group.
Protestors' View
Government's View
Land Allocation
Protestors' View
Leasing RTC land to LuLu Group is unjust and corrupt.
Government's View
Not mentioned.
Financial Terms
Protestors' View
Annual rent of Rs 2 crore is significantly lower than the estimated Rs 40 crore.
Government's View
Not mentioned.
Legality
Protestors' View
The decision goes against the law and public opinion.
Government's View
Not mentioned.
- Location of Protest
- Vijayawada
- Organizing Committee
- RTC Land Protection Committee
- Land in Dispute
- 4.17 acres of RTC land
- Proposed Lessee
- LuLu Group
- Protestors' Claim
- Unjust and corrupt
- Threat
- Legal action and Vijayawada bandh
