Andhra Farmers Protest Plummeting Tomato Rates, Demand Fair Price
In Pattikonda market, Kurnool district, tomato prices have plummeted drastically, sparking anger among farmers. They staged a sit-in dharna on the road, demanding a fair support price. The protest caused a traffic jam and drew police intervention. Farmers accused traders of colluding to lower prices and criticized the government for inaction, claiming officials have allowed exploitation to continue unchecked.
