Protest Details
Pawan Kalyan organized a massive protest following Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest on September 9, 2023, in the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation scam case. The protest unfolded dramatically with several key moments:
Key Protest Highlights
- Pawan Kalyan was attempting to reach Vijayawada to support Chandrababu Naidu
- Andhra Pradesh police blocked his convoy twice near NTR district
- Police forced him to get off his vehicle and walk towards Mangalagiri
- Pawan Kalyan and party leader Nadendla Manohar were taken into preventive custody
Political Stance
Pawan Kalyan strongly condemned the arrest, calling it:
- “An act of political vengeance”
- “Unfortunate in a democracy”
- Criticized Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government for “attacking opposition leaders”
Protest Significance
- Staged near Telangana-Andhra Pradesh border
- Massive gathering of Jana Sena supporters
- Highlighted political tensions in Andhra Pradesh
