Election-mode frenzy in Visakhapatnam as PM Modi’s roadshow draws massive crowds
The Hindu
Election-mode frenzy in Visakhapatnam as PM Modi's roadshow draws massive crowds at AU Engineering College Grounds.
The city wore an election-mode look, amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow followed by public meeting programme at AU Engineering College Grounds, at Maddilapalem here on Wednesday.
Almost all the localities, especially the roads where Prime Minister was supposed to travel was decorated with flags of NDA – TDP, BJP and JSP. Banners and flexis were adorned both the sides of roads, welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan.
In some areas, the corporators, public elected representatives flagged off the auto-rickshaws and buses to the venue. Thousands of people started to arrive in hundreds of buses and autorickshaws at the public meeting venue – AU Engineering College grounds, roadshow area – Siripuram, right from the afternoon. Many supporters were seen wearing yellow shirts and T-shirts with Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan portraits, while the supporters of the BJP were seen dressed up in saffron and wearing a headgear (Pagadi). LED Screens were arranged at many points to ensure public do not miss the view of their leaders. Food was distributed to the public either in the buses or at some transit points. By 3 p.m., the venue was almost packed with the supporters.
Metal detectors were arranged for the public and it was mandatory to go through them before entering the venue. People were seen asked to remove black ‘chunnis’ and sweaters before entering the venue. Traffic diversions were reported at many places close to Maddilapalem, Siripuram and China Waltair areas. Heavy vehicles were diverted to Anandapuram- Ananakapalli route, while RTC buses were asked to use the Beach Road stretch to arrive and leave the city.
All the schools were declared holiday on Wednesday, while several educational institutions postponed their examinations.
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