It is known that 53 houses belonging to TDP and Janasena sympathizers and activists were demolished at Ippatam village in Mangalagiri constituency on Friday. As per the opposition, the demolition was intended to threaten the villagers for supporting JSP.
To stand in support of the victims of the demolition drive, Janasena Party president Pawan Kalyan visited Ippatam village Saturday morning and went around the houses that were demolished.
In view of PSPK’s visit, there was heavy deployment of police personnel in the village. The cops stopped the vehicle in which Pawan Kalyan was travelling. He got out of the car and walked a short distance.
Speaking to the media there, Pawan launched a harsh attack on the YSRC government. “It is a small village. It is not Rajahmundry or Kakinada to widen the roads. Why is the road not being widened in Pedakakani, where YSRCP MLA RK’s house is located? Who are you to stop us from at least talking to the victims? They are creating trouble by conspiring that the villagers have given us space for our meeting. This is what we are telling the YSRCP leaders. We will build a highway in Idupulapaya.”
“Can’t fill potholes. Can’t build roads. Need expansion? Does this government have any sense? Are we goons?” questioned the Janasenani.
The natives of Ippatam alleged that their residences were demolished because they had given their lands for the public meeting organized by Janasena on the occasion of its formation day on March 14 this year.