Amaravati, Nov. 13 -- YSRCP State Spokesperson Regidi Lakshmana Rao on Friday said that Andhra Pradesh farmers were facing severe distress from drought and successive cyclones, while the coalition government had failed to provide meaningful relief.

Addressing the media at the YSRCP Central Office, Rao said farmers affected by Cyclones Arnab and Murasu were awaiting assistance, while even the input subsidy due to farmers affected by Cyclone Montha remained unpaid.

According to a press release, Rao said the previous YS Jagan government supported farmers through remunerative prices, free crop insurance and Rythu Bharosa Kendras, but these systems had not been effectively continued.

Lakshmana Rao further added that Andhra Pradesh has recei...