When the lands were acquired from farmers for the new capital, it was done so on the assurance that their villages would not be disturbed in any way.
But true to style, the TDP government has made a complete U-turn on its promise and the farmers are an aggrieved lot.
There is a proposed expressway between Amaravathi and Hyderabad and if the plan bears fruition, at stake will be the existence of Krishnayapalem and surrounding villages.
The expressway route runs right through the middle of these villages.
“We gave our lands on the promise that our villages will not be disturbed. Now, they say that the village has to go and we will be given some compensation. If that be the case, I want my lands back,” said one farmer.
Keep dreaming farmer! Neither will they give you your lands back nor will they allow you to keep your home.
