The Railway authorities asked the residents of Ranganayakulapeta rail street in Burmashell Gunta of 52nd Division in Nellore to evict the area by Tuesday (May 6) evening. The leaders of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and Communist Party of India (Marxist), meanwhile, offered supported to the residents and assured to fight until they are provided compensation and rehabilitation.
YSRCP leader and MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy said, “These people have been living in Ranganayakulapeta rail street area for more than 100 years. The railway officials should not suddenly come and tell them to evict the lands. Muslim minorities and Dalits live in this area. If they are disturbed, there will be no peace.”
According to the Land Acquisition Act of 2013, anyone residing in a government land should not be evicted from their homes without providing proper compensation and rehabilitation. The MLC demanded that a complete investigation should be conducted while compensation and rehabilitation must be provided to all the residents.
He spoke to the district Collector, RDO, and Commissioner regarding the matter. He convinced the authorities and requested them not to forcefully evacuate the residents until they are given an alternative. He assured them that the YSRCP would stand by them.
CPI(M) district secretary M. Ramesh and city secretary Kathi Srinivasulu also visited the area and met the victims. They requested the authorities to give the residents more time to complete construction of their houses and allocate them TIDCO houses. They added that the fight will continue until justice is served.
Minister responds
Meanwhile, MA&UD Minister Ponguru Narayana responded to the issue and spoke to the Collector. He directed the officials not to raze even a single house without providing an alternative. He also suggested to allocate TIDCO houses to those losing their houses.
Mr. Narayana accused the YSRCP leaders of spreading misinformation for political gain and added that injustice will not be done to the residents under any circumstances.
Published – May 07, 2025 06:50 pm IST
