Jagan makes inroads into TD bastion

VV Balakrishna
Express News Service
First Published : 08 Dec 2010 02:22:30 AM IST
Last Updated : 08 Dec 2010 09:02:46 AM IST

BADVEL (KADAPA): Strangely, one can not find a YSR statue in Badvel unlike in many parts of the state. The only statue of a prominent political leader the town has is that of the late Telugu Desam leader and former minister B Veera Reddy. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s followers are scouting for a suitable location to install a YSR statue. There are no YSR statues on the Badvel-Jammalamadugu road. Those existing are in the interior villages.

The reason for it is that the Badvel- Jammalamadugu section has been the stronghold of the TDP and other anti- YSR forces. Jagan followers are now searching for suitable places to install YSR statues on this route. They are also searching for a political space for themselves in the area.

“I transport around 200 passengers everyday from Jogireddypalle to Badvel.

And, most of them talk about Jagan,” said an autorickshaw driver, B Danam. V Krishna, a mason in Badvel, said that he had supported the Praja Rajyam last time and decided to support Jagan next time.

In Mydukur, represented by minister DL Ravindra Reddy, a degree student Irfan said that the youth would support Jagan. He also hinted at some Telugu Yuvata leaders and activists joining Jagan’s party. Several voters in Mydukur were unhappy with the `non-performance’ of Ravindra Reddy in the last six years. “No major work has been taken up in Mydukur in six years,” said another student, G Chinna.

Obulesu, who was participating in a rasta roko at the Mydukur centre demanding categorisation of Scheduled Castes, declared that this time he would vote for Jagan’s party. But, Jagan has not made his stand clear on classification of SCs. “Categorisation and Jagan’s party are two separate issues. Do not club them and do not confuse me,” Obulesu shot back.

Surprisingly, several people refer to Jagan with respect as ‘Jagan sir’. Kullayappa, a petty trader in Jammalamadugu, said YSR was like a god to him.

“Jagan’s new party will be god’s own party,” he remarked.

Asked about the nature and personality of Jagan, a large number of people in Kadapa district had no complaints against the young leader. “Do not think that Kadapa means bombs. Jagan is not a rowdy. He has always been kind to us and has never hurt anyone,” Ramasubba Reddy, a farmer, said.

“Jagan may be aggressive at times but is growing gentle. Did you not notice a perceptible change in YSR’s attitude after he became chief minister? Jagan will be fully mature after he launches his party,” said M Ramachandra Reddy. But how much and how far and wide will Jagan’s new party make an impact? As of now, he is enjoying the support of a majority of Christians, Muslims and Reddys. If the trend continues, Jagan is sure to dent the prospects of the ruling Congress in Rayalaseema.

It will also depend on how many voters he cam wean away from TDP’s influence.

There are some who wished that Telangana should be separated so that Jagan would emerge an undisputed leader of Rayalaseema. “Let us be rid of Telangana. Our headache will go.

Rayalaseema will then develop,” hoped an employee of Transco.


Comments
RAMAOJI RAO CHANCHA , FOOLISH MINISTER D.L.R. CAN NOT DO ANY THING. JAGAN WILL COME TO THE POWER WITH SUPPORT OF A.P. PEOPLE. AND THEN DLR FINISH.
By VENKAT
12/8/2010 3:06:00 PM

ys jagan will become grate leader then soniyagandhi
By Ratnakumar
12/8/2010 10:49:00 AM

Yes Christians extend support to Jagan becuase they all will are beneficiars of late Y.Samuel Rajashekar Reddy(YSR). Some Reddy group may support him becuase Y.Samuel Rajashekar Reddy(YSR) wants to divide Reddy and Kamma community. Muslims too support Jagan because Y.Samuel Rajashekar Reddy(YSR) wants to divide Hindu and muslims, he dont have to care if Hindus and Muslims dies together as well.
By venkat
12/8/2010 9:35:00 AM
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