A Telangana dairy farmer protested by taking his buffaloes to an MLA's office after his shed was demolished, demanding justice.
Telangana Farmer Protests with his Herd
A dairy farmer along with his family members protest against the local Congress MLA Gandra Satyanarayana Rao by sending his buffaloes into the MLA’s camp office after his buffalo shed was demolished here in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district: Reports

Dairy Farmer Takes Buffaloes to MLA’s Office After Shed is Demolished.

A dairy farmer in Telangana, Kurakula Odelu, staged a dramatic and highly visible protest by leading his buffaloes into the camp office of local Congress MLA Gandra Satyanarayana Rao. Odelu and his wife, Lalitha, took this extraordinary step after their cattle shed was demolished by municipal officials. The protest, which caused chaos at the MLA’s office, was a desperate act by the farmer, who alleges that the demolition was carried out under pressure from the MLA and his supporters.

The core of the issue revolves around a clash between urban development and rural livelihoods. The farmer’s shed was reportedly on land designated for a new road. While municipal officials claim a notice was served a month prior requesting ownership documents, the couple’s inability to provide them led to the structure being razed. The family alleges that this act was a targeted measure that effectively destroyed their livelihood, leaving them and their herd of buffaloes without a home.

The protest at the MLA’s office was both chaotic and poignant. As Odelu and his wife sat at the office demanding justice, the farmer’s frustration reached a critical point. In a desperate act, Odelu attempted to die by suicide by consuming pesticide, but was fortunately stopped by police who had rushed to the scene. This tragic moment underscores the immense personal and financial pressure that this incident has placed on the family, a grim reality that often accompanies such land disputes in the agribusiness sector.

The incident has since garnered significant media attention, with a video of the buffaloes entering the MLA’s office going viral on social media. The public outcry and the intensity of the protest forced authorities to take notice. Police have assured the family that a thorough inquiry into the matter will be conducted, a small sign of hope for the family who is seeking to have their shed rebuilt and their livelihood restored.

This event serves as a stark reminder for the international dairy community of the vulnerabilities faced by small-scale farmers, especially when confronted with rapid urbanization and political pressure. The protest by Kurakula Odelu is a powerful case study in how a farmer’s fight for their livelihood can capture public attention and force a response from political and bureaucratic establishments. It highlights the deeply personal stakes involved in dairy economics and land rights.

Source: Deccan Chronicle: Dairy farmer takes buffaloes to MLA’s office after shed demolished

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