Vizianagaram goldsmiths seek Centre’s clarity on gold buying amid week-long protests
Goldsmiths in Vizianagaram are protesting and seeking clarification from the Union government regarding gold buying regulations. The protests, which have been ongoing for a week, are in response to Prime Minister Modi's suggestion to refrain from purchasing gold for a year. The goldsmiths' livelihoods have been adversely affected by this recommendation and the rising prices of gold in the international market.
- ▪The Vizianagaram Goldsmiths Association is demanding a fresh clarification on gold buying from the Union government.
- ▪Protests have been taking place in multiple locations including Rajam and Cheepurupalli.
- ▪Goldsmiths claim that their livelihoods have been severely impacted by the Prime Minister's suggestion to avoid gold purchases.
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The Vizianagaram Goldsmiths Association (Viswa Brahmin Swarnakara Sangham) president Bangaru Demullu and general secretary Tholeti Santosh on Friday (May 22, 2026) asked the Union government to issue a fresh clarification on gold buying, to protect workers who depend on the jewellery-making sector.Following a call by the association’s State president Karri Venumadhav, goldsmiths and workers at manufacturing units have been holding protests in Rajam, Cheepurupalli, Vizianagaram and other places for the past week. PM repeats call for saving fuel, cutting gold buy; bats for work from homeSpeaking to the media here, Mr.
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