Andhra Pradesh CM faces wrath of Opposition for restricting Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
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After the Andhra Pradesh government put restrictions on this year's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is facing the heat of the Opposition.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the BJP attacked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over the state government's restrictions on this year's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Just recently Proddatur MLA took out a massive rally / meeting which witnessed the presence of #Covidiots including YS Avinash Reddy, Minister Kannababu, Sajjala(@SRKRSajjala) and scores of Paid Karyakarthas. There was no police action as usual.(2/3) What conclusions should one draw from this differential treatment meted out to other faiths? Why are there different rules for YSRCP and the Hindus of AP who wish to celebrate their favourite festival while following Covid norms?(3/3) In a series of tweets on Wednesday, TDP leader Lokesh Nara asked why the Andhra Pradesh government was restricting the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the name of Covid-19 when the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders were seen conducting events with huge crowds.More Related News