YSRCP's 'Annadatha Poru': Farmers Agitation Against Urea Shortage

YSRCP has announced a statewide protest, 'Annadatha Poru', against alleged urea shortages and black marketing. The party criticizes the NDA government's inaction and demands immediate measures to address the crisis and support farmers. State officials argue there is no shortage and accuse YSRCP of spreading misinformation.

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has declared a statewide protest, 'Annadatha Poru' (Fight of the Farmer), scheduled for September 9. The agitation focuses on protesting the purported urea shortages and rampant black marketing affecting farmers.

YSRCP founder Jagan Mohan Reddy has mobilized party leaders, members, and farmers to demonstrate at divisional revenue offices across Andhra Pradesh. The party alleges that farmers are enduring long queues and inflated costs for urea, as supplies are rerouted to the black market.

The party has accused the NDA coalition government of colluding with traders responsible for this crisis, calling for immediate actions to curb illegal practices and ensure fair pricing for fertilisers. However, government officials dismiss the allegations, asserting adequate distribution of urea and attributing the unrest to political maneuvering by YSRCP.

(With inputs from agencies.)