Pedakurapadu MLA Bhashyam Praveen met Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and requested support for farmers affected by the proposed Outer Ring Road expansion. A representation was submitted to the Chief Minister. The MLA said several villages in Amaravati and Pedakurapadu mandals would lose agricultural lands due to the project.
The MLA mentioned that villages such as Lingapuram, Dharanikota, Balusupadu and Kambhampadu fall directly on the ORR route. Many farmer families in these villages depend fully on their lands. He said their livelihoods would be severely affected once the land acquisition begins. He urged the government to act sensitively and protect their interests.
Praveen stated that assurance must be given to every affected family. He asked the Chief Minister to ensure appropriate compensation for the loss of land. He added that justice should be done in line with the damage caused. According to him, farmers are willing to cooperate if the support is fair and transparent.
The MLA said the request was made on behalf of the people of the Pedakurapadu constituency. He also stressed the need for a proper rehabilitation plan. He believed that timely action by the government would prevent distress among the affected families.
