V Vijayasai Reddy, a YSRCP Rajya Sabha member, has announced his intention to resign from Parliament and active politics to focus on agriculture. Following his declaration, other YSRCP leaders, including Maddila Gurumoorthy, have urged him to reconsider his decision, emphasizing the importance of party unity during this time.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu instructed tobacco companies to procure at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) to protect farmers' interests. He set a minimum price of 200 rupees per kilogram and urged faster auctions, warning action against non-compliant firms. Oversupply due to 232 million kg production against 142 million kg indents caused slow procurement, though companies assured compliance.
The APCRDA commenced acquiring 494 additional acres for Amaravati's Phase-I infrastructure, prompting protests from farmers in Penumaka and Undavalli. Farmers allege forced surrender of fertile land, contrary to prior assurances of a Land Pooling Scheme. CM Naidu aims for 2028 completion, while farmers challenge the move in High Court.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) announced a statewide campaign in Andhra Pradesh on July 6, 2026, protesting alleged injustice to Backward Classes (BCs). YSRCP leaders accuse Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of denying BCs the Deputy Chief Minister's post and failing to fully constitute BC Corporations by appointing their chairpersons.