Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has strongly criticized the central government for alleged discrimination in fertilizer supply, causing distress among farmers. Speaking to the media at Gandhi Bhavan, he stated that the shortage of urea has left farmers struggling and accused the central authorities of having complete control over fertilizer production and distribution.
Prabhakar alleged that the BRS and BJP are conspiring to create unrest among farmers and turn them against the state government. He emphasized that the fertilizer issue in Telangana is real, with local production at Ramagundam plants stalled for four months intentionally, and only a fraction of the required 11 lakh tonnes—5.2 lakh tonnes—has been supplied.
Highlighting the hardships faced by farmers at the grassroots level, he urged the state government to act responsibly, provide support, and not let political rivalries affect agricultural welfare. He warned that farmers would pressure BRS members if necessary to address the urea shortage.
