Vasupalli Demands Release of 9 Fishermen from Bangladesh, ₹5 Lakh Compensation

• Former YCP leader Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar demanded the immediate release of 9 fishermen stranded in Bangladesh since October 9.
• Vasupalli called for the coalition government to provide Rs 5 lakh compensation to each of the affected fishermen's families.
• He criticized the coalition government for its alleged negligence in repatriating the fishermen and supporting their families.
• Vasupalli announced he would personally provide Rs 45,000 (Rs 5,000 per family) in aid to the 9 families.
• He highlighted former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's past efforts in aiding fishermen, contrasting them with the current government's actions.

Why It Matters: It underscores political demands for government to rescue citizens and provide compensation.