Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N Chandrababu Naidu, along with another 35 of his party MLAs, took out a padayatra from NTR Ghats to the State Assembly on Saturday to protest against the alleged negligence by the government in providing relief to the farmers affected by floods.
Talking to media persons at NTR Ghats before he embarked on the Padayatra, Naidu said, "The government has totally failed to look into the issues facing the farmers of the state. It could have taken care of the issue of lifting of cases by making an announcement on the Floor of the House, and devoted the precious time to the issues of farmers."
The leader of the Opposition stated that the the farmers, who were already reeling under loans, were now hit by successive cyclones and heavy rains.
He said, "Not only the paddy, but even the seeds have been discoloured. There has been no action on the part of the government to solve farmers' issues. Mere words of solace do not solve the problem."
He reiterated that the TDP would not rest until farmers of the state get relief and justice.
Naidu stated that his party would resort to 'rasta rokos' throughout the state. The TDP chief vowed to force the government to announce a comprehensive relief package for the farmers.
The former Chief Minister also said that the padayatra was part of the TDP protests to raise the issues of farmers.