The High Court of Andhra Pradesh questioned the state police on why permission was denied to 600 Amaravati farmers for their proposed walk while sizeable rallies were being allowed elsewhere in the country.
The court was hearing a petition challenging the DGP’s orders denying permission for the ‘Maha Padayatra.’
Maha Padayatra
Starting September 12, the farmers from the Amaravati region had planned to walk to Arasavilli to commemorate the thousand days of protests challenging the 3-Capital formula of the state government.
The farmers who maintain that they sacrificed their lands for the greater good have been demanding a single capital at Amaravati. The government counter-argues in the name of decentralization of development.
Court gives permission
The High Court directed that 600 persons can participate in the walk from 8 AM to 6 PM and must adhere to rules necessary for upholding law and order.