Veteran farmers' leader Sarampalli Malla Reddy dies at 87
India
Sarampalli Malla Reddy, a respected farmers' leader who spent decades fighting for agricultural rights, died at 87.
He had been associated with the agricultural sector since India's independence and held leadership positions in the All India Kisan Sabha and Telangana Rythu Sangham, tackling issues from crop prices to land rights and irrigation.
Reddy praised as tireless agriculture advocate
Reddy wrote hundreds of articles sharing his knowledge and stood up against monopolies in farming.
Leaders like G V Ramanjaneyulu praised him as a tireless advocate for farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Known as a walking encyclopedia on Indian agriculture, with a particular focus on farming issues in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, his work leaves a lasting mark on the field.