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New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Tensions rise in Andhra's Gudivada as TDP, YSRCP cadres clash
VIJAYAWADA: Tension gripped Gudivada in Krishna district on Saturday as TDP and YSRCP cadres clashed over organising parallel events on the same day. The TDP has been conducting its 'Suparipalanalo Toli Adugu' (First Step in Good Governance) door-to-door campaign in the town for the past few days under the leadership of local MLA Venigandla Ramu. Meanwhile, the YSRCP had scheduled a constituency-level meeting at K Convention in Lingavaram, with party district president and former minister Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani) as the chief guest. Ahead of the event, the YSRCP erected flex banners with slogans like 'Babu Surety – Mosam Guarantee.' In retaliation, the TDP put up posters mocking former minister Kodali Venkateswara Rao (Nani), showing him polishing Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's shoes, a reference to remarks he made during the 2024 election campaign. The situation escalated further when Perni Nani made controversial comment s against the TDP leadership. While addressing YSRCP workers at Pamarru in Krishna district on Friday, Nani reportedly made controversial comments that drew sharp criticism from TDP leaders. When some party activists shouted 'Rappa Rappa', Nani discouraged them and allegedly said, 'If something needs to be done, let it happen silently in the dark.' In response, TDP and Jana Sena workers tore down YSRCP flexes at Nagavarappadu Junction and staged a protest. They also attempted to obstruct the movement of YSRCP leaders heading to the party meeting. During the unrest, a vehicle belonging to Krishna district ZP chairperson Uppala Harika was damaged.
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
High tension in Gudivada
Vijayawada: Krishna district ZP chairperson Uppala Harika's car was attacked by TDP functionaries at Nagavarappadu junction in Gudivada on Saturday, while she was heading to a YSRCP meeting at K Convention. TDP supporters blocked her vehicle for over an hour, damaging its rear windshield. Harika and her husband Uppala Ramu criticised police for failing to provide protection and questioned the state of democracy. Tensions escalated in Gudivada due to rival activities between TDP and YSRCP supporters. TDP cadre installed flexes mocking former minister Kodali Nani, depicting him polishing Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's shoes, referencing Nani's pre-election promise to do so if Naidu won in Kuppam. The flexes were set up near Nehru Chowk during the YSRCP meeting. Also, TDP supporters tore down YSRCP flexes featuring Krishna district president Perni Nani, who had recently criticised coalition leaders for cases against YSRCP members. YSRCP supporters alleged police inaction during the vandalism. TDP, led by Gudivada MLA Venigandla Ramu, conducted a door-to-door campaign celebrating one year of coalition rule under Suparipalana program. Hundreds of TDP supporters gathered at Nagavarappadu junction, a kilometer from K Convention, to block YSRCP leaders from attending their meeting. Despite police presence, the attack on Harika's vehicle heightened tensions. Gudivada, a stronghold of Kodali Nani with five electoral victories, faces potential law-and-order issues due to the provocative flexes and ongoing political rivalry.
