Shocking attack on Verma in Pithapuram. Political tensions escalated in the Pithapuram constituency of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, with TDP leader SVS N Verma facing an attack by Janasena workers.
The incident occurred on Friday evening as Verma traveled from Vijayawada to Pithapuram. Janasena workers, angered by Verma's recent induction of former YCP leaders and activists into the TDP, reportedly threw stones and sticks at his vehicle, causing significant damage. While Verma managed to escape unharmed, his car sustained broken windows and torn seat covers.
The incident followed Verma's public welcoming of former YCP leaders and activists into the TDP during a program in Vijayawada. These individuals had campaigned for the YCP in Pithapuram, and their defection to the TDP was met with strong protests from Janasena workers, particularly those from the Pithapuram constituency.
The tensions stem from the recent AP elections, where Pawan Kalyan, the Janasena leader, won the Pithapuram seat with a substantial margin. Verma, who had previously sacrificed his own Pithapuram ticket for Pawan Kalyan, actively campaigned for him. However, following Pawan's victory, some Janasena workers accused Verma of not contributing to the win and attributed it solely to the Mega family's campaign efforts.
This incident highlights the deep-seated resentment among Janasena workers towards Verma and the potential for further conflict between the two parties. The response of Pawan Kalyan and Chandrababu Naidu to this incident will be closely watched as it could shape the political landscape in the Pithapuram constituency and the broader state.