MP Vijay Sai Reddy is going to organize a padayatra in Visakhapatnam today. The YSR Congress party is preparing for protests in support of the workers against the Centre’s move to privatize the Visakhapatnam steel plant.
A route map has been released to this effect. The padayatra will start at 8:30 am today at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. From there, he will head to Visakhapatnam via Asilmetta, Sangam Junction, Kali Temple, Tatichetla Palam, Kancharapalem, Urvashi Junction, 104 Area, Marripalem, Naval Armament Depot Junction, Airport, Sheela Nagar, Bharat Heavy Plates and Vessels Limited, Old Gajuwaka, and Srinagar.
YCP Leaders, MLAs, and ministers from Uttarandra districts are likely to participate in the padayatra along with MP Vijay Sai Reddy. It is learned that Vijay Sai Reddy had earlier explained that they were taking all necessary steps to keep the Visakhapatnam steel factory from being privatized.