Summary:
Hyderabad, Apr 6 (PTI) The ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Wednesday held road blockades on highways at various places across the state as part of protests demanding that the Centre procure paddy produced during the rabi season.
State Tourism and Sports Minister V Srinivas Goud participated in the protest held at Bhutpur on Bengaluru highway, while Forest and Endowments Minister A Indrakaran Reddy expressed solidarity with the protesters on the Nagpur highway.
TRS MLC Palla Rajeshwar Reddy held road blockade at Choutuppal on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway.
Speaking during the protest, Indrakaran Reddy said the TRS will fight till the NDA government at the Centre purchases the paddy produced in Telangana.
The road blockades were part of a series of protests called by the TRS demanding that the Centre procure the paddy harvested in the state.
The TRS had earlier held demonstrations in mandal headquarters on April 4.