The CPI District Committee organised a protest at the Hanumakonda District Collectorate on Wednesday, condemning the Centre’s alleged discriminatory attitude towards Telangana.

Addressing the gathering, Srinivasa Rao demanded free or subsidised distribution of 14 essential commodities through ration shops during the drought period. He called for compensation of Rs 30,000 per acre for paddy and Rs 50,000 for cotton and maize crops affected by crop failure.