On November 4, Dr. JP will visit cyclone-hit areas in Uddanam, Kaviti, Baruva and Ichapuram mandals in Srikakulam district and interact with farmers. On November 5, he will visit cyclone-hit areas in Poosapatirega mandal in Vizianagaram district on his way to Visakhapatnam.

At Visakhapatnam, Dr. JP will take part in a round table being organized by the Foundation for Democratic Reforms at on urban governance issues. In the evening, he will address a public meeting at Maddilapalem Junction.

On November 6, Dr. JP will take part in a round table at Rajahmundry on the crisis in the agriculture sector. The Federation of Independent Farmers’ Associations is organizing the event. He will meet party workers in the afternoon and address a public meeting in the evening. On November 7, Dr. JP will take part in the birth anniversary celebrations of Prof. N. G. Ranga at Ranga Bhavan, Santhapet, Ongole and address a public meeting later.

On November 8, Dr. JP will take part in a round table on empowerment of local governments at Guntur being organized by Sthanika Prabhutvala Swadhikarata Samakhya and address a public meeting later.

- INN

Congress workers trying to stall Babu’s padayatra for his stance on separate Telangana clashed with TDP workers who were making arrangements to welcome him at Keesara in Kanchikacherla mandal.

Workers of both the party had a heated discussion and in the charged up atmosphere DSP Chennaih was injured and mild tension prevailed at the spot.

Thousands of workers went to Garikapadu, where Chandrababu Naidu would enter the region and police made elaborate arrangements to maintain law and order situation.

Meanwhile, Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal created commotion by marching into Anchumilli with his supporters and Congress MLA Jogi Ramesh was stopped by police at the Keesara toll-gate as he along with his followers was going to stall Chandrababu Naidu from entering Krishna district.

Police lathicharged the workers and dispelled them amidst mounting tension.

Rajgopal took refuge in Devineni Avinash’s residence at Anumanchi village. Avinash was later arrested by police. The prelude to Naidu’s entry into Krishna district had been filled with tension and drama.