The state government which claims to farmer friendly has been driving them to desperation. “The state government has lost control of the market committees in the state. The Enumamula market yard is under the control of the traders who make the rules and the farmers are forced to comply with them. “It is shameful that the officials have asked a farmer to dry his produce for a few days before selling. Congress leader Gandra Venkataramana Reddy said the state government despite its tall claims proved itself to be anti-farmer.

Source: The Hindu February 08, 2018 18:43 UTC