Overview
- YSRCP leaders announced demonstrations across all constituencies and told local MLAs to lead rallies and file memoranda with district officials.
- Party coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said Andhra Pradesh has some of the highest petrol and diesel rates in India, which he argued is pushing up everyday costs for farmers, transport operators, small shops, and middle‑class families.
- Sarvepalli MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy countered that the current government has not added new state‑level burdens since June 2024 and said the recent increases reflect a nationwide revision tied to global oil pressures from the West Asia conflict.
- During the planning call, YSRCP also reviewed a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and ordered rapid appointment and training of Booth Level Agents, with Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy tracking the effort.
- YSRCP’s legal wing alleged misuse of police powers and online takedown notices to target critics, while coverage split as Deccan Chronicle emphasized the ruling side’s defense and The Hindu and News18 focused on the protest plan and intimidation claims.