Jagan Mohan Reddy Transforms Bangarupalem Visit into Political Roadshow

Quick Summary:

• YSRCP president Y.S.Jagan mohan Reddy’s visit to Bangarupalem intended as a ‘face-to-face’ interaction with mango farmers escalated into a chaotic political rally.
• Despite police restrictions limiting participation, thousands of party cadres defied curbs and gathered, choking traffic on the Chittoor-bengaluru National Highway and rural roads within a 20 km radius.
• The police had set up 12 checkposts and banned roadshows in the area but could not control the influx of participants walking long distances to attend.
• Mild lathi-charge by police was needed after mob surges disrupted Mr. Reddy’s convoy, which moved slowly for hours from the helipad to the venue due to crowding.
• A party youth wing leader sustained head injuries in the melee; Mr. Reddy attempted to step out of his vehicle but was stopped by authorities for safety concerns.
• At the agriculture market yard venue, overcrowding rendered Mr. Reddy’s speech inaudible amidst chaos including unruly behavior such as activists grabbing his shirt for selfies and handshakes.
• Allegations by YSRCP cadres arose that key party leaders were blocked by police from reaching Bangarupalem.

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