The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Farmers block NH-16 in Ongole seeking remunerative prices for tobacco
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N.S.Chowdary
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Tobacco farmers in Ongole, India, blocked a national highway to protest against low procurement prices for Virginia tobacco. Farmers and union leaders criticized the state government for failing to enforce fair pricing and favoring corporate interests over agricultural livelihoods.
Demanding remunerative prices for Virginia tobacco, hundreds of farmers blocked national highway (NH) 16 at Tangutur toll plaza near Throvagunta in Ongole on Wednesday. Consequently, several vehicles were stranded for kilometres along the highway.
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