Following the arrest of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief YS Sharmila Reddy’s convoy by Vijayawada police at Ramavarappadu, Reddy’s supporters staged protests on Sunday. Senior Congressman Raghuveer Reddy claimed that the Vijayawada police had blocked their convoys as they were traveling from the airport to Vijayawada. Reddy made the argument that the government’s actions are motivated by fear of the Congress party.
“Such obstruction is indicative of the government’s apprehension and anxiety about the rising influence of the Congress party,” Reddy said.
However, Vijayawada police refuted the allegations made by the state Congress leaders and said that it was a routine halt and had no deliberate interference.
“The convoy was temporarily halted due to routine traffic management procedures and not due to deliberate interference. Sharmila’s convoy proceeded without any major disruption in Vijayawada,” said Kanthi Rana Tata, Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada City.
Earlier today, YS Sharmila assumed the role of President of the Andhra Pradesh Congress.
During her inaugural address, Sharmila raised pertinent questions about the state’s development under the leadership of Jagan Mohan Reddy.