Rythu Sangham Criticizes Arrest of Union Leaders in Karedu

Fast Summary

• Leaders of the Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham and agricultural workers’ unions were arrested by Ulavapadu police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, on August 5, 2025.
• Arrested individuals include Mooli vengayya (District Secretary, A.P. Rythu Sangham), Mangala Pullayya (District Secretary, A.P. Agricultural Workers Union), and Kumar (CITU leader).
• The arrests occurred under Section 30 when they attempted to visit Karedu village amidst protests over land acquisition for indosol Solar.
• Farmers allege the government is forcibly allocating land to IndoSol Solar, a subsidiary of shirdi Sai Group, against their wishes.
• Protesting farmers claimed this move represents suppression of dissent by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s administration.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The arrests highlight growing tensions surrounding land acquisition policies in Andhra Pradesh. Allegations that forced allocation bypasses farmer consent underscore concerns about rural livelihoods and participatory governance processes. Furthermore,the invocation of Section 30 to detain union leaders raises questions about civil liberties and democratic norms within protest dynamics.

If such disputes persist unaddressed or escalate further without constructive dialog between stakeholders-farmers, government officials, and companies-a prolonged standoff could adversely impact local agriculture and community trust in governance mechanisms across similar projects nationwide.

Read more at: [Link same as input provided]