The 1.5 lakh strongfisherfolkcommunity inNellore districtis going to play a key role in theTirupatiLok Sabhaby-election.
Initially, representatives of the parties were stumped by such demands as these would require large sums of . Unable to convince the fisherfolk with promises to spare a few thousands for the development of the village, party leaders have now agreed to procure additional funds for the purchase of new fishing boats.
Meanwhile, local fisherfolk are upset by the aggressive Attitude of fisherfolk from Tamil Nadu. While fisherfolk from the Nellore coast are forced to use 10HP motors for trawling activities, the fisherfolk fromTamil Naduare using China-made motors of 100HP and netting a huge catch. As per rules, fisherfolk should not use motors more than 10 HP.