He accused the ruling party of ignoring tobacco farmers who are facing severe financial trouble. He noted that during his party’s term, farmers received an average of Rs 289 per kg. Now, that price has crashed to Rs 220, and some individuals are even forced to sell for Rs 170 per kg. Farmers also received zero-interest loans up to Rs 1 lakh. Reddy demanded that authorities step in immediately to buy crops through state agencies and ensure fair minimum support prices.