India
KTR holds Congress govt responsible for farmers’ deaths, demands Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao blames the Congress government for the deaths of farmers at procurement centres, alleging gross negligence in crop procurement. He demands Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia to the victims' families and immediate medical support for the injured. Harvested crops have been lying unprocured for weeks, forcing farmers to wait in unsafe conditions at procurement centres. The government is accused of putting farmers' lives in danger due to its negligence.