MCPI(U) seeks highly drought- hit status for Warangal

Warangal: MCPI(U) Warangal district committee on Wednesday demanded that the government declare the entire district highly drought-affected after conducting a scientific assessment of prevailing conditions.

Addressing a dharna at the Collectorate following a rally from Ekashila Park, district secretary Peddarapu Ramesh criticised the government for declaring only eight mandals moderately drought-affected, leaving five others out.

The party demanded Rs 50,000 crore in drought assistance from the Centre and crop compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre for cotton and chilli, Rs 30,000 for maize and paddy, and Rs 20,000 for other crops.

Leaders also sought 200 days of employment at Rs 400 daily wages, uninterrupted power and irrigation, and free distribution of 14 essential commodities.

State leaders demanded a comprehensive drought assessment across Telangana and immediate central assistance of Rs 20,000 crore.

A delegation later submitted a memorandum to DRDA official Vijayalakshmi.

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