Central Budget is anti-farmer, say union leaders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Central Budget is anti-farmer, say union leaders

The Hindu  

Members of Centre of Indian Trade Unions, Agricultural Workers’ Union and Farmers Associations jointly participated in a protest against the Union Budget 2025-26. CITU All India president Hema Latha, All India Agricultural Workers’ Union general secretary B. Venkat, CITU All India treasurer Sai Babu, CITU State president A.V. With the State Maha Sabha of CPI set to conclude on Monday, the leaders will organise a rally in Nellore from Atmakuru bus stand at 3 p.m. Later, a public meeting will be held at V.R. State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao, and Nellore district secretary Moolam Ramesh will take part in the meeting.

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