Rythu Ashirvada Sabha in Khammam postponed due to rain - The HinduPublished - June 29, 2026 07:11 pm IST - KHAMMAMThe Rythu Ashirvada Sabha, scheduled to be held in Chintakani mandal of Khammam district on June 30, has been postponed due to heavy rains.Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was to address the public meeting and formally launch the crediting of the kharif instalment of Rythu Bharosa assistance into the bank accounts of farmers.Officials said: “The decision to postpone the meeting was taken in view of the heavy rain forecast in the district over the next three to four days.”Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao, inspected the proposed venue at Jagannadhapuram in Chintakani mandal on Monday afternoon.Speaking to the media later, Mr. Vikramarka said continuous rains over the past week had turned the venue slushy.The decision to postpone the meeting was taken to ensure that farmers, Congress workers and the general public do not face any inconvenience, he added.He said that the event would now be organised as a grand concluding celebration, titled “Rythu Ashirvada Sabha”, after the completion of the distribution of Rythu Bharosa assistance to farmers across the State.Mr. Vikramarka said the Chief Minister and the State Cabinet would take a final call on the new date based on weather conditions and inputs from the Meteorological Department once the rains recede.According to official sources, plans are afoot to hold the public meeting in Chintakani mandal of Khammam district on July 6, 7 or 8, subject to favourable weather conditions.Published - June 29, 2026 07:11 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }