Gadwal: In a dramatic turn of events that showcased the resilience and unity of Telangana’s farming community, thousands of seed cotton farmers laid siege to the Jogulamba Gadwal District Collectorate, demanding justice against what they called a “corporate betrayal.” Their battle cry: “Buy every grain we harvested!”
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What began as a peaceful protest escalated into a high-voltage agitation when seed companies and organizers abruptly announced that they would procure only 2 quintals of cotton per acre—a move that would have devastated farmers who had invested more than ₹1 lakh per acre expecting full-scale procurement.
Farmers’ Revolt Shakes the District
Led by the Nadigadda Rights Protection Committee, farmers from across the district converged on the Collector’s office, occupying the premises and refusing to leave until justice was served. Powerful slogans echoed through the streets as the protest grew in intensity.