“If Mr. Jagan genuinely wanted to meet Mr. Appalaraju, he should have visited the jail during the authorised mulakat hours. Addressing the media in Srikakulam, Mr. Shankar alleged that Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy was indulging in diversion politics as he was unable to digest the success of the NDA government. In Palasa, Ms. Gowthu Sireesha said Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy should have consoled the family of the victim of the road accident in which Mr. Appalaraju’s son was allegedly involved. They said Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s programmes over the past two years had been peaceful and that the party had cooperated with the police. YSRCP Amadalavalasa in-charge Chintada Ravikumar alleged that some police officials instigated a protest, though YSRCP cadre were waiting patiently to welcome Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy.