The stone pelting incident involving YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has sparked a week-long political debate in Andhra Pradesh. Initially, Jagan wore a small circular band-aid, later replaced with a larger one applied at a government hospital. Despite days passing, Jagan continues to wear the large bandage, covering his eyebrows, causing inconvenience.
Political figures like Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Y. S. Sharmila Reddy have dubbed it the ‘Gulaka Rayi‘ incident. Supporters question why doctors didn’t opt for a smaller, more comfortable band-aid, readily available in medical shops. They hope for Jagan’s swift recovery and anticipate the band-aid’s removal before the May 13th elections.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the political landscape, as parties capitalize on the situation for electoral advantage.