Archive · 31 Oct 2025
TD Supporters Block MLA at Late Leader's Rituals in Dagadarthi
People were gathered for a funeral ritual for a politician named Subba Naidu.
A different politician, MLA Krishna Reddy, came to pay his respects.
However, supporters of Subba Naidu were very angry at MLA Krishna Reddy.
They believed the MLA had caused Subba Naidu to die because of political problems.
The supporters wouldn't let the MLA and his friends get out of their car or go inside for the ceremony.
They even threw things and argued with the police.
The leaders had to leave without attending the ritual.
Extra police were brought in to keep things calm.
Supporters of late TD leader Malepati Subba Naidu blocked MLA Dagumati Krishna Reddy from attending post-funeral rituals in Dagadarthi.
Protesters accused MLA Krishna Reddy of causing Subba Naidu's death through political pressure.
TD State President Palla Srinivasa Rao and Minister N.M.D. Farooq were also present in the car with the MLA but were prevented from entering.
Tempers flared as protesters clashed with police, hurling chairs and attempting to break security.
The MLA and accompanying leaders left without attending the rituals, and security was increased in the area.
- Who
- Supporters of late TD leader Malepati Subba Naidu, Kavali MLA Dagumati Krishna Reddy, TD State President Palla Srinivasa Rao, Minister N.M.D. Farooq, and other local leaders.
- What
- TD supporters blocked MLA Dagumati Krishna Reddy and other leaders from attending post-funeral rituals for Malepati Subba Naidu, accusing the MLA of causing the leader's death.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Dagadarthi, Nellore district, at the residence of late TD leader Malepati Subba Naidu.
- Why
- Subba Naidu's supporters accused MLA Krishna Reddy of causing the leader's death through political pressure and harassment.
Subba Naidu Supporters
MLA Krishna Reddy & TD Leaders
MLA's Role in Subba Naidu's Death
Subba Naidu Supporters
Accused MLA Krishna Reddy of causing Subba Naidu's death through political pressure and harassment.
MLA Krishna Reddy & TD Leaders
Attended the rituals to pay respects; their presence was met with protest.
Access to Rituals
Subba Naidu Supporters
Prevented MLA Krishna Reddy and other leaders from entering the venue and participating in the rituals.
MLA Krishna Reddy & TD Leaders
Arrived with the intention to pay respects and attend the post-funeral rituals.
- Location
- Dagadarthi, Nellore district
- Date
- Thursday
- Incident
- Supporters blocked MLA Dagumati Krishna Reddy from attending post-funeral rituals.
- Deceased
- Malepati Subba Naidu (Former AP Agros Chairman)
- Other Deceased
- Malepati Bhanu Chandra Naidu
- Involved Leaders
- TD State President Palla Srinivasa Rao, Minister N.M.D. Farooq, MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy, MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy