A violent clash between rival factions of the JanaSena party has surfaced in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, following a dispute over a banner. The infighting began when Janasena activists Yerramshetty Nani and Sayana Srinivasa Rao objected to the removal of their photos from a banner put up for Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations.
The disagreement quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, resulting in injuries to several leaders, according to Circle Inspector Nabi.
Following this, JanaSena leader Shanku Srinu publicly apologized to Yerramshetty Nani and Sayana Srinivasa Rao by touching their feet in a gesture of reconciliation. However, this apology came after a second attack on Yerramshetty Nani's residence, which left Sayana Srinivasa Rao severely injured. Both factions have since lodged complaints against each other at the Chillakalapudi police station, where an investigation is currently underway.
Ganesh Chathurti was celebrated with religious devotion on Saturday.
Meanwhile, to raise awareness about tree plantation and conservation, an organization in Maharashtra's Latur city has installed an idol of Lord Ganesh planting a tree at a pandal, attracting large crowds during the ten-day festival. At the Rajiv Gandhi Chowk pandal, Vasundhara Pratishthan, a local NGO, has placed an idol of Lord Ganesh planting a peepal tree, conveying a strong message about the importance of planting and protecting trees.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Janasena’s Win
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's JanaSena party has emerged as a significant player in Andhra Pradesh politics. In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the Janasena party, in alliance with Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP), won all 21 assembly seats it contested and had a 100 percent success rate in the Lok Sabha polls, winning both seats where they fielded candidates.
The TDP-Jana Sena-BJP alliance secured a massive victory, bagging 164 out of 175 seats in the Assembly. Meanwhile, the YSR Congress Party, which previously had 151 members, saw its strength drastically reduced to just 11 seats, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh.