Nandyal: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) – CPM staged a roadblock protest at Nunepalli Kovelakuntla Junction, strongly opposing the Andhra Pradesh government’s newly presented budget. Party leaders criticized the budget, calling it anti-people and a burden on common citizens while favoring corporate investors.
CPM leaders alleged that the government is granting massive tax exemptions to corporate entities while increasing the financial burden on the common people. They warned that if this continues, large-scale public movements would be organized to counter the government’s anti-people policies.
Key Concerns Raised by CPM
📌 Corporate tax benefits at the cost of welfare schemes – burden on common citizens.
📌 Severe budget cuts for public welfare programs while favoring big investors.
📌 Intensified protests planned to pressure the government into reconsidering its approach.
Leaders Who Participated in the Protest
The protest saw the participation of CPM district secretary member A. Nagaraju, town secretary Laxman, town committee members Narasimha, K. Mohammad Ghouse, P. Venkatalingam, senior leader Thota Maddulu, along with other activists and leaders from various public organizations. Over 80 activists joined the protest, raising slogans against the government’s financial policies.
CPM leaders warned that if the government continues to act in favor of corporate entities while ignoring the plight of the common people, massive protests will be launched across the state.
