Hyderabad: A delegation of the Communist Party of India (CPI) met Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar State Secretariat on Monday. The delegation, led by CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao, thanked the Chief Minister for the decision to increase minimum wages for workers.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister spoke about farmers’ issues, stating that the state government is continuing procurement of paddy despite lack of support from the Centre. He noted that maize production has been high this season but the Centre is not procuring the crop.
Revanth Reddy said the state government is purchasing maize to ensure farmers do not suffer losses, even if it results in a financial burden on the state exchequer.
CPI MLC P. Satyam, leaders Chada Venkat Reddy, Pashya Padma, E. Narasimha, Bagam Hemanth Rao, Shankar, Bala Narasimha, V.S. Bosu, and Rajya Sabha MP V. Narender Reddy were also present at the meeting.
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