Controversy Erupts Over Video of Jagan Mohan Reddy's Rally Incident
Incident at Jagan Mohan Reddy's Rally Raises Eyebrows
Amaravati: A recent development in the case surrounding the death of an individual during Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's rally on June 18 in Guntur district has emerged, with a video allegedly depicting the victim being struck by the vehicle of the former Chief Minister.
This video has gained traction across various social media platforms since Saturday, although its authenticity remains unverified.
Watch the video here:
Shocking Visuals: Ex-Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Reddy's car runs over bystander in rally.
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) June 22, 2025
The footage shows Jagan waving to supporters from the door of his vehicle when a man appears to come under the front wheel.
Authorities have yet to respond to the video, while the YSR Congress Party has labeled it as an effort to damage their leader's reputation.
The victim, identified as Cheeli Singaiah (65), was reportedly struck by a vehicle in Jagan Mohan Reddy's convoy on the National Highway near Etukuru village.
The rally was organized to console Korlakunta Nagamalleswara Rao, a party member who tragically took his own life amid alleged police and political harassment.
Police confirmed that Singaiah had attended the rally and was hit by a vehicle from Jagan's convoy, as stated by Guntur District Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar.
Following the incident, the convoy continued without stopping to assist the victim.
Patrolling officers later discovered Singaiah and transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
An investigation has been initiated by the police.
In light of the video, state Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar criticized Jagan for prioritizing publicity over public safety.
Conversely, the YSR Congress Party has dismissed the video as a 'fabrication' aimed at discrediting Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Former Minister Ambati Rambabu stated that the incident has been exaggerated, asserting that the vehicle responsible for the accident was not Jagan's but one from the convoy.
"Immediately after the incident, the TDP and its allies launched a media campaign to spread falsehoods against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, claiming it was his vehicle that caused the death of Singamayya," Rambabu remarked.
He emphasized that Jagan would have ensured the injured party received medical attention before continuing his tour.
Rambabu, who faces charges for breaching police regulations during Jagan's visit, accused the coalition government of misusing law enforcement to settle political disputes and intimidate opponents.
He warned that such actions would only galvanize support for their cause and vowed to counter the attempts to undermine Jagan's public engagements.