Acharya NG Ranga remembered for his lifelong fight for farmers’ welfare

Kurnool: A grand birth anniversary celebration of freedom fighter and renowned farmer leader Acharya NG Ranga was organised at the Congress party office in Kurnool on Saturday, under the leadership of District Kisan Congress Chairman A Surya Prakash Reddy, following the directions of State Kisan Congress president Kamana Prabhakar Rao.

Speaking on the occasion, A Surya Prakash Reddy said Acharya NG Ranga played a significant role in the freedom struggle and dedicated his entire life to fighting for the rights and welfare of farmers. He described Ranga as a great leader who strongly voiced farmers’ problems in Parliament and worked tirelessly for the development of the agricultural sector.

He stressed that governments should give priority to farmers’ welfare by ensuring remunerative prices for agricultural produce, adequate irrigation facilities, quality seeds and timely supply of fertilisers.

He also called upon the younger generation to follow Acharya NG Ranga’s ideals and stand by farmers. The services rendered by Ranga for the farming community would remain unforgettable, he said, adding that the Kisan Congress would continue working towards fulfilling his aspirations. District INTUC president B Bathukanna, SC Cell district chairman NC Bajaranna, Minority Cell district chairman Shaik Khaja Hussain, former State Congress general secretary Damodaram Radhakrishna, INTUC Federation State leader Syed Musheed Peer Qadri, former SC Cell district president E Lazarus, INTUC City president Repalle Pratap, U Seshaiah, ward in-charge Shabbir and other leaders participated in the programme and paid rich tributes to Acharya NG Ranga.

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