Tadepalli, Sept. 7 -- YSRCP leaders on Monday accused the TDP-led coalition government of pushing Andhra Pradesh's aqua sector into a severe crisis by failing to control feed prices, power charges and the supply of quality seed.

They warned of legal action and statewide protests if the government failed to immediately protect aqua farmers.

Addressing the media at the YSRCP central office, West Godavari district president and former MLA Mudunuri Prasada Raju said feed prices had increased four times since the coalition came to power. He said the price of feed had risen from around Rs 80,000 per tonne during the elections to Rs 1.20 lakh now. Farmers were also burdened with power factor and overload charges despite the government's claims...