Pawan Kalyan supports the tenant farmers who lost their lives due to floods

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan emphasized that tenant farmers must also get justice after the recent cyclone caused widespread crop damage. During a review meeting at Mangalagiri, he expressed concern that around 5,000 acres of farmland in Nagayalanka and Koduru mandals were submerged due to the non-functioning of outfall sluices. He criticized past governments for neglecting the system, saying the state now has to spend ₹50 crore to restore them.

Speaking about development in coastal areas, Pawan assured, “The long-pending dream of Etimoga–Edurumondi bridge will soon be a reality. ₹109 crore from NABARD has already been sanctioned, and the project will be completed on schedule.” Recalling his recent visit to the cyclone-hit areas of Avanigadda, he said, “I noticed that many affected farmers are tenant farmers. They too deserve justice and compensation.” He directed officials to identify every affected tenant farmer -  both registered and unregistered - to ensure no one is left behind.

He also urged the Forest Department to reconsider collecting fees from devotees visiting Hamsaladeevi, a sacred confluence point, noting that “even if the fee is small, it affects people’s sentiments.”