The issue surrounding farmers’ lands in Navuluru, Andhra Pradesh, has once again triggered a major political controversy. Retired IPS officer AB Venkateswara Rao has strongly criticized the government’s approach to public assets and farmers’ lands. His reported remarks, particularly those directed at Nara Lokesh, have become a topic of discussion in political circles.
He is reported to have said, “YS Jagan’s administration was a hundred times better than yours,” while questioning how the government could expect farmers to perform milk abhishekams while allegedly taking away their lands. His comments reflect the extent of his dissatisfaction with the current administration.
What Is the Dispute Over Navuluru Farmers’ Lands?
According to the details mentioned in the clipping, a dispute has emerged over land belonging to farmers in Navuluru. The farmers have reportedly objected to attempts to take over their properties.
Responding to the issue, AB Venkateswara Rao reportedly questioned whether the government could expect farmers to celebrate or perform milk abhishekams without even considering their consent and objections.
A farmer’s land is not merely a piece of property. For many families, it represents their livelihood and an asset passed down through generations. Therefore, any government decision concerning such land raises questions about farmers’ rights, their consent and whether the required legal procedures are being followed.
“Jagan’s Administration Was a Hundred Times Better”
The most politically striking statement attributed to AB Venkateswara Rao is his reported comparison between the present administration and the previous YSRCP government.
Criticizing Nara Lokesh, he is reported to have said, “YS Jagan’s administration was a hundred times better than yours.”
The statement has attracted attention because it goes beyond a routine political criticism and directly compares the functioning of the previous and present governments.
With disputes over public property and farmers’ lands becoming politically sensitive, his comments are likely to add further fuel to the debate over governance and accountability.
“You Take Away People’s Property and Expect Them to Perform Milk Abhishekams?”
AB Venkateswara Rao reportedly questioned the government’s approach to the farmers’ land issue in particularly strong terms.
He is reported to have asked, in substance, “If you take away people’s property, do you expect them to perform milk abhishekams for you?”
The broader argument behind the criticism is that governments are expected to protect people’s property rather than create circumstances in which citizens have to fight to protect their own assets.
Any attempt to acquire farmers’ land must follow the applicable legal procedures, including consideration of land records, objections, compensation and the rights of affected persons.
The Reference to 30 Acres in Survey No. 774
The clipping also refers to 30 acres of land in Survey No. 774 in Navuluru and traces the historical background of the property.
According to the details mentioned, the land was reportedly recorded as a tank in a revenue settlement during the British period in 1907. It was subsequently divided and identified as agricultural land under a separate survey number around 1913.
The clipping further states that during 1923–25, portions of the land were assigned to several individuals. It also refers to subsequent changes in land records and administrative divisions.
These historical details raise questions about whether the complete history of the property and its records has been properly examined before taking any decision regarding its present status.
What Happened After 2024?
According to the clipping, after the Chandrababu Naidu government came to power in 2024, the Guntur Collector reportedly handed over the 30-acre land to the Irrigation Department.
When affected persons allegedly approached the Collector with petitions, they were reportedly told that the land had been donated to the Irrigation Department and was government property.
This has become a major point of contention. Questions are being raised over how land claimed by farmers came to be classified as government land and what legal process was followed in transferring or recognizing the property.
The key issues include the status of the original land records, the rights of the claimants and the legal basis for the government’s decision.
“How Can Land Be Taken Without Farmers’ Consent?”
AB Venkateswara Rao is also reported to have strongly objected to attempts to take farmers’ lands without their consent.
Land acquisition for public purposes is governed by legal procedures. Depending on the nature of the acquisition, issues such as compensation, objections, ownership records and the rights of affected parties become important.
The central concern raised by the criticism is that taking a decision regarding farmers’ land is not merely an administrative matter. Such decisions can directly affect the livelihood, financial security and future of entire families.
The Struggle Over 200 Square Yards
Another important issue mentioned in the clipping is the reported need for an affected person to approach the High Court again over a 200-square-yard plot.
The development highlights the complexity of the dispute and raises questions about why affected individuals are being forced to approach the judiciary to establish or protect their property rights.
While governments may justify land-related decisions in the name of public interest and development, affected citizens also expect transparency, proper documentation and an opportunity to present their objections.
“Whose Bodies Are You Planning to Rule Over?”
Among the strongest remarks attributed to AB Venkateswara Rao is the reported statement:
“Whose bodies are you planning to rule over?”
The statement reflects his strong anger over the manner in which the farmers’ land issue is allegedly being handled.
The broader political message behind such remarks is that political power is not permanent and that governments cannot ignore public sentiment indefinitely. If farmers and ordinary citizens feel that their property rights are being disregarded, the issue can eventually turn into a larger political challenge.
Navuluru Land Dispute Becoming a Bigger Political Issue
The Navuluru land controversy is no longer being viewed merely as a dispute over a particular piece of property. It has now become connected to broader questions concerning farmers’ rights, public assets, government decisions and administrative accountability.
On one side, the government may argue that land is required for public purposes, infrastructure or development. On the other, affected farmers and landholders are raising questions about ownership, records, consent and legal procedures.
In such circumstances, a transparent explanation from the government, disclosure of relevant land records and a proper examination of the objections raised by affected persons could help clarify the controversy.
Conclusion: Who Has the Final Say on Farmers’ Land?
The reported remarks by AB Venkateswara Rao over the Navuluru farmers’ land dispute have added a new political dimension to the controversy.
His reported statement that “YS Jagan’s administration was a hundred times better than yours” has drawn attention, while his question about whether people would perform milk abhishekams after their property was allegedly taken has intensified the political debate.
At the same time, the actual status of the disputed land, historical revenue records, ownership claims and the legality of subsequent government decisions require clear verification.
Ultimately, disputes involving farmers’ land cannot be resolved merely through political statements. The land records, legal procedures, rights of affected persons and the government’s official position will determine the facts of the matter. The Navuluru controversy therefore remains an issue to watch closely, both legally and politically.
