CPI to launch stir in A.P. for house sites for poor, drought aid, resolution of 22-A land issues
The Communist Party of India (CPI) in Andhra Pradesh has announced a series of protests to demand land rights for the poor, drought relief, and resolution of land classification issues. The party claims the state government has failed to fulfill election promises and is calling for a special financial package to address severe drought and flood damage.
Why it matters
This highlights growing political unrest and economic distress in Andhra Pradesh, reflecting broader challenges in governance and disaster management in India.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has announced a series of protest programmes on issues including house sites for the poor, drought relief and problems relating to 22-A prohibited lands, with a ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ programme scheduled for October 26.
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, CPI State secretary G. Eswaraiah said the State committee had discussed public issues and political developments at its meeting in Kadapa from September 28 to 30 and decided to intensify public movements.
The CPI would demand a house site of two cents for the urban poor, and three cents for the rural poor, allotment of TIDCO houses and financial assistance for house construction, he said, alleging that several assurances made by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu before the elections had not been implemented even after 26 months.
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