Jagan begins his 21-day bus yatra, to tour 22 dists

Jagan paid homage to his father Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy at the YSR Ghat at Idupulapaya in Kadapa district and embarked on his yatra called “Memantha Siddam” (we are ready). He also took part in interfaith meetings.

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Andhra CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Wednesday. Express

Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy set off on a 21-day bus yatra Wednesday as part of his campaign for the Assembly elections, which will be held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections on May 13.

Jagan paid homage to his father Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy at the YSR Ghat at Idupulapaya in Kadapa district and embarked on his yatra called “Memantha Siddam” (we are ready). He also took part in interfaith meetings.

Jagan will cover 22 of the state’s 26 districts, with the yatra culminating at Ichchapuram in Srikakulam district. The CM-led yatra will pass through 171 of the 175 Assembly constituencies.

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YSRCP leader and Rajya Sabha MP V Vijay Sai Reddy said the bus yatra is a massive voter outreach meant to highlight the development works done by the YSRCP government. YSRCP general secretary Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy exuded confidence of a thumping victory for the party in the polls. Sajjala claimed the state government has disbursed Rs 2.70 lakh crore through DBT and Rs 1.79 lakh crore in the form of non-DBT, benefiting a record 87 per cent of families in the state.

Jagan will interact with people along the route and seek feedback on the welfare schemes and suggestions to improve governance. party sources said. As he has held meetings in 4 constituencies — Visakhapatnam, Eluru, Anantapur, and Bapatla — last month, he will skip them during the yatra.

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