Former Chief Minister and YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy once again turned a political visit into a full-blown street spectacle in Nellore today by breaking police restrictions, rallying with supporters, and in true cinematic style, riding ahead with a smile as chaos trailed behind.
All this was under the noble banner of a “consolation visit”. He first met jailed ex-minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy and then former MLA Nallapureddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy. Because apparently, no one consoles like Jagan does with bike rallies, barricade breaches, and minor lathi charges thrown in for effect.
Despite police deployment, Section 30 in force, and repeated notices, YSRCP workers swarmed key junctions in Nellore. Police were overwhelmed as Jagan’s followers stormed the roads, proudly ignoring orders.
Theatrics Over Substance
This isn’t the first time Jagan has turned a political pitstop into a street circus. Each time he steps out, it’s less about substance and more about triggering confrontation. In fact, one could argue he’s borrowing a page from the book of Nara Lokesh. When Lokesh was blocked, he gained sympathy. Here, Jagan seems intent on turning police barricades into photo ops.
While police checked buses and private vehicles, issued notices from the village level to former ministers, and tried to maintain law and order, YSRCP leaders proudly declared they’d defy every restriction because in this script, law enforcement is the villain, and Jagan is the misunderstood hero.
A Familiar Pattern
Let’s not forget: Kakani is in jail for cases involving illegal mining and transportation. Prasanna Kumar Reddy is facing charges for making derogatory remarks against a sitting TDP MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy, and his house was recently attacked in retaliation. Jagan visiting both isn’t about justice; it’s political theatre with a carefully written script.
And ironically, while accusing the ruling alliance of vendetta politics, Jagan seems quite comfortable playing the persecuted protagonist, complete with loud rallies, slogans, and “Basti Mein Sawaal” flair.
Jagan’s Nellore Remarks Reflect Frustration, Not Leadership
During his visit to Nellore, former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy made a series of controversial and baseless remarks, once again revealing the deep frustration within the YSRCP after its massive electoral defeat. Claiming that potholes were created to stop his convoy and accusing Chandrababu Naidu of fearing him, Jagan’s comments lacked logic and seriousness.
Contrary to his accusations, the police presence in Nellore was part of security and crowd management. This is a responsibility TDP takes seriously, unlike the lawlessness that prevailed under the YSRCP rule. Jagan’s attempt to portray himself as a victim of state power is ironic, considering how his own regime was known for suppression, arrests of critics, and political vendettas.
His criticism of the TDP’s “Super Six” welfare schemes also rings hollow. These schemes are well-planned, transparent, and structured to benefit genuine beneficiaries. Unlike YSRCP’s politically motivated handouts, the TDP model emphasizes long-term empowerment, especially for women and students, whom Jagan claims to support.
Ultimately, the YSRCP lost because people rejected arrogance, misgovernance, and one-man decisions. The public chose progress, stability, and experienced leader Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership for government focus on rebuilding Andhra Pradesh, not blaming potholes.
