The chief minister, N Kiran Kumar Reddy, hinted on Saturday that a revised package for the rain-hit farmers would be announced soon, after he manages to persuade the centre on the need for providing the maximum assistance for the ryots reeling under the blow of successive natural calamities. The chief minister told media persons that, if necessary, he would lead an all-party team to New Delhi to convince the centre that the farmers need help urgently.
He also asserted that the Congress was committed to the welfare of the farmers, and that it was not going to shirk its responsibility of providing them succour. The relief would be in the form of a revised and adequate package, possibly in the next 2 days, he said.
KKR also took the opportunity to ask people to remain calm and observe restraint after the Justice B N Srikrishna Panel submits its report on the issue of the state's bifurcation. He also sought the media's cooperation on the issue.
The chief minister exuded confidence that the Congress would not be weakened if "certain" people leave it, taking into consideration the party's history. KKR said that greener pastures may be alluring, but that the Congress has survived such desertions in the past.
Earlier, his convoy was stopped by supporters of former Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who shouted slogans against the government's "adamant" attitude in revising the compensation package for farmers.
Courtesy: INN
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