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The YSRCP has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of withdrawing a COVID-19 advisory just before the TDP's Mahanadu event, allegedly to help the event proceed. YSRCP spokesperson Putha Siva Sankar Reddy noted a subsequent increase in COVID cases across various districts, which he attributes to this decision. He criticized the government for neglecting public health and ignoring the need for a timely review of the COVID situation. The YSRCP is demanding immediate government action to reassess and address the current health risks in the state.

Key Points: YSRCP Claims AP Govt Enabled TDP Event Amid COVID Risk

  • YSRCP accuses AP government of removing COVID advisory
  • Claims move favored TDP's massive Mahanadu event
  • Rise in COVID cases blamed on government's decision
  • Demand for COVID situation review and precautionary measures
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YSRCP alleges AP govt withdrew COVID advisory to facilitate TDP's Mahanadu event, blames rise in cases

YSRCP accuses AP government of lifting COVID advisory for TDP's Mahanadu, risking public health.

"The state government should conduct a review of COVID and take precautionary measures. - Putha Siva Sankar Reddy"

Vijayawada, June 3

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) Spokesperson Putha Siva Sankar Reddy alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government withdrew the COVID Advisory to favour a TDP event in Mahanadu.

Putha Siva Sankar Reddy said, "On May 24, 2025, the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare issued an advisory warning against all mass gatherings, including prayer meetings, public events, and crowded spaces. However, within just three days--on May 27--the advisory was withdrawn, clearly to allow the TDP to proceed with its massive Mahanadu event."

He further alleged that the TDP government was not bothered about public health.

"As a result of this irresponsible decision, COVID cases have spread across the state, including in Kadapa, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, and Anantapur districts. So far, neither Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu nor other officials have conducted a single review meeting on the COVID situation. At the very least, they should show concern for public health," he further said.

"During the YSRCP regime, effective measures were taken to handle the pandemic. We implemented the Family Doctor concept and ensured door-to-door delivery of medicines. In contrast, today, all medical colleges have been privatised, and even basic medicines are unavailable in government hospitals," he further said.

Reddy further said that the YSRCP is demanding a review of the COVID situation.

"The state government should conduct a review of COVID and take precautionary measures," he added.

Meanwhile, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India's active COVID-19 case count stood at 3,961 as of 8 AM on Monday, June 2. The cumulative number of deaths since January this year has reached 32, with four new deaths reported on Sunday.

According to official data, 203 new cases were added to the active case count since Sunday.

Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Kerala each reported one COVID-19 death since Sunday.

Delhi reported 47 more COVID-19 cases, increasing the total active cases in the national capital to 483.

In Kerala, active COVID-19 cases rose to 1,435, with 35 new cases reported since Sunday.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments on the AP COVID advisory controversy:
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Rahul K.
This is pure politics playing with people's health! Whether YSRCP or TDP, why can't they think about common citizens first? We've suffered enough during COVID waves. Any mass gathering right now is irresponsible. Govt should reinstate advisory immediately.
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Priya M.
Numbers may seem low but COVID is still dangerous for elderly and vulnerable groups. My grandmother in Visakhapatnam got infected last week after attending a wedding. Authorities should be more careful 😷 Public health shouldn't be compromised for political events.
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Suresh V.
Both parties are to blame here. YSRCP is politicizing while TDP is being careless. Instead of finger-pointing, they should work together on solutions. The family doctor concept mentioned was actually good - why not continue that instead of privatizing everything?
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Ananya R.
As a doctor in Guntur, I can confirm cases are rising but media is under-reporting. Many patients with COVID-like symptoms are being treated as regular fever cases. Govt should at least conduct proper testing and data collection. Health infrastructure is still not ready for another wave.
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Karthik B.
People also need to take responsibility! After advisory was lifted, I've seen crowded markets with no masks. Govt may have failed but public attitude is equally concerning. We can't keep blaming politicians when we don't follow basic precautions ourselves.
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Meena S.
The timing does look suspicious - advisory withdrawn just before political event. But let's not forget Kerala has highest cases currently. Maybe AP govt thought situation was under control? They should at least explain their decision with proper data instead of staying silent.

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