“We are running dairies since 1977 and doing good for dairy farmers spread across Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore districts. But the state government is trying to defame us with baseless allegations. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy should act as a brand ambassador for Vijaya dairy but he is promoting Amul… ignoring local societies,” Narendra said.

Narendra questioned the government and demanded explanations for providing chillers and other machinery free of cost to Amul. “State government is publicising that Amul is giving extra price to farmers. But Sangam had given more money. We had shared a bonus of Rs 225 crores with farmers over the last two years. The government should stop the blame-game and explain their motives behind investing huge amount in Amul even though they are giving lesser price when compared to other states,” he said.

The Sangam dairy chairman added that the government should not impose restrictions on farmers to supply milk to Amul as it will effect other cooperative dairies in the state.