Hyderabad: A padyatra was held in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district on Monday demanding proper road access to Mellacheruvu Thanda. The protest, led by the CPI, drew participation from schoolchildren, who highlighted the daily struggles caused by poor connectivity.
CPI leads padyatra for road to Mellacheruvu Thanda
The march began at 8 a.m. from Mellacheruvu Thanda and proceeded to the Tahsildar’s office in Sansthan Narayanpur. Schoolchildren joined the march, stating they also suffered due to the lack of transportation.
They said buses and autos refused to enter the village because of the damaged road, forcing them to walk five kilometers each day. Their words struck a chord with fellow protestors.
CPI leaders ended the padyatra by submitting a memorandum to the Tahsildar. They demanded the immediate construction of a tar road.
Protesters seek basic amenities for thanda
Leaders also urged the administration to provide safe drinking water and set up an Anganwadi centre for the village. CPI district executive member Bachanagoni Galayya warned that protests would continue until road access was ensured.
Others who joined the protest included CPI Prajanatya Mandali state president K. Srinivas, CPI mandal secretary Dubbaka Bhaskar, district committee members Chilaveru Anjayya and Kalakonda Sanjeev, town secretary Palle Mallareddy, and several locals, including students.
