YS Jagan Reddy to Provide Legal Aid to Lankapalli Farmers
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy promises legal assistance to Lankapalli farmers fighting for land rights against alleged corruption by TDP leaders.
In a significant move to defend agrarian rights, YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has promised full legal assistance to a group of farmers from Lankapalli village. The farmers, who are embroiled in a long-standing land dispute, approached the former leader to seek intervention against alleged administrative and political misconduct.
The Lankapalli Land Dispute: A Decades-Old Struggle
The farmers, hailing from the Pamidimukkala mandal in Krishna district, raised concerns regarding approximately 600 acres of land in Lankapalli. According to the delegation, their families have been actively cultivating these lands since 1952, yet they claim their ancestral rights are being systematically ignored.
The grievances presented to the YSRCP President include several serious allegations:
- Fraudulent Documentation: Farmers alleged that local TDP leaders and revenue officials have colluded to issue pattadar passbooks in the names of political leaders and their proxies (benamis).
- Administrative Oversight: The delegation specifically named Pamidimukkala Tahsildar K Naveen Kumar, alleging his involvement in overseeing the irregular land transfer process.
- Demand for Inquiry: The farmers have urged the YSRCP to demand a comprehensive investigation to restore their rightful ownership.
Upon hearing the testimonies, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy assured the delegation that the party would stand by them and provide the necessary legal resources to fight for justice.
Political Friction: YSRCP Slams Current Administration
The meeting coincided with broader political criticisms from the YSRCP regarding the current coalition government's governance style. YSRCP Youth Wing State President and former MLA Jakkampudi Raja launched a scathing critique of the state administration, focusing on the dismantling of social welfare systems.
Raja highlighted several key issues currently facing the state:
- Secretariat System Under Attack: He claimed the government is systematically weakening the Village and Ward Secretariat system, which had gained national recognition under the previous administration.
- Volunteer Honorarium Promises: Raja accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of securing votes with promises of a ₹10,000 honorarium for volunteers, only to dismantle the system once in power.
- Workplace Pressure: The leader criticized GO No. 11, alleging it imposes excessive workloads on secretariat employees, forcing them to work through holidays and attend late-night video conferences.
The YSRCP leader further alleged that the current administration is operating under a "Red Book Constitution" rather than the Constitution of India, specifically citing the harsh treatment of women employees during peaceful protests and the perceived hostility toward programs like Aarogyasri that are closely associated with the previous YSRCP leadership.