KTR Calls for White Paper on Fertilizer Supplies, Alleges Congress Involvement in Urea Black Marketing

Fast Summary

• K.T.Rama Rao (BRS working president) accused Congress leaders of diverting fertilizer stocks too the black market, creating shortages that force farmers in Telangana to endure long queues and hardships.
• He suggested releasing a White Paper detailing fertilizer quotas,stock levels,distribution processes,and diversions/missing quantities.
• Alleged that women farmers had been sleeping outside depots and faced police cases while demanding fertilizers; criticized Rahul Gandhi for not addressing this crisis in Parliament.
• BRS will support a Vice-Presidential candidate only if 2 lakh metric tonnes of urea are supplied before September 9; expressed opposition to Congress candidates nominating without regard for Telangana farmers’ concerns.
• Accused Congress of failing on social justice by not nominating Backward Class (BC) intellectuals for Vice-Presidential posts despite claims about safeguarding BC interests.

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