Andhra govt scared of Jagan's popularity, claims YSRCP leader
Addressing a press conference here, Rambabu claimed that the alleged fencing and digging of roads leading to the event venue were signs of the government's apprehension about Jagan's popular appeal.
'The coalition is clearly afraid of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's popularity. The unprecedented restrictions during his Nellore tour only underscore that fear. The fencing and digging of roads reflect the extent of the government's anxiety over the crowds he continues to attract," the former minister said.
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