On the eve of his visit, he spoke to Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy over phone and reviewed the situation arising out of the police firing in Khammam District. The chief minister informed him of the steps taken, including the decision to institute a judicial inquiry.
The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt sympathy to the next of kin of those who died in the firing. He enquired about the welfare of those injured. He expressed his regret at the unfortunate incident and reiterated the Government's commitment to redistribute surplus land and fulfill its stated commitments to the rural poor, especially the landless.