Archive · 6 Sep 2026
YSRCP Slams Government Over Price Hikes, Citing El Niño
The YSRCP held a march in Tirupati because everyday goods have become more expensive.
Many families are using much of their income to buy basic items.
Party leader Bhumana Abhinay Reddy blamed the Central and State governments.
He also criticized Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and the coalition government.
Reddy said officials were using El Niño as an excuse for the price increases.
He warned that continued inflation could cause serious food problems.
The party asked the government to act quickly.
It said it would hold bigger protests if prices keep rising.
YSRCP held a protest rally in Tirupati against rising prices of essential commodities across Andhra Pradesh.
The rally began at Krishnapuram Thana and ended at Nalugukalla Mandapam.
Bhumana Abhinay Reddy blamed the Central and State governments for failing to control living costs.
Reddy accused authorities of using the El Niño weather phenomenon as a pretext for price increases.
YSRCP warned it would organize larger statewide protests if prices are not brought under control.
- Who
- The YSR Congress Party, led at the rally by Bhumana Abhinay Reddy, along with party activists, local leaders and citizens.
- What
- A protest rally opposing rising prices of essential commodities and demanding government action to control inflation.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh; the rally ran from Krishnapuram Thana to Nalugukalla Mandapam.
- Why
- YSRCP said households are struggling with higher living costs and accused authorities of using El Niño as a justification for price hikes.
- Organiser
- YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)
- Location
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Starting point
- Krishnapuram Thana
- Ending point
- Nalugukalla Mandapam
- Main issue
- Rising prices of essential commodities
- Rally speaker
- Bhumana Abhinay Reddy, YSRCP Tirupati constituency in-charge
- Further action threatened
- Stronger statewide protests if prices are not controlled