Narsampet bandh held over removal of Peddi Sudharshan Reddy’s statue

Narsampet bandh called by the BRS in protest against the removal of ex-MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy’s statue was successful and passed off peacefully on Wednesday.

Municipal officials along with police removed the statue of the MLA that was installed on private land opposite the Government Medical College in Narsampet on August 10, late Monday night, triggering serious protests by BRS cadres.

Following this, former Minister Errabelli Dayakar



Rao called for a Narsampet constituency bandh; responding to the call, various business communities, educational institutions and others extended voluntary support to the bandh. RTC services were partially affected.

BRS party cadres took out massive rallies in Narsampet town and other parts of the constituency. Heavy police deployment was made to prevent any untoward incidents in Narsampet, while several BRS leaders were put under house arrest in Warangal and Hanamkonda.