Protests Erupt at Sakshi Offices as Amaravati Women Demand Apology Over Kommineni’s Remarks
Vijayawada/Srikakulam – Tensions soared today as women from Amaravati launched high-voltage protests at the Sakshi Media offices in Vijayawada and Srikakulam, strongly condemning controversial remarks made by journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao. The protesters demanded a public apology from former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and Bharathi Reddy, alleging their silent approval of the remarks.
In a dramatic turn of events, protestors were seen removing the Sakshi nameboards, pelting eggs, and climbing over the locked gates, voicing their fury and calling for accountability. Videos from the scene show women chanting slogans and waving placards, some even confronting Sakshi staff as police struggled to manage the growing crowds.
The outrage stems from statements allegedly made by Kommineni during a broadcast or opinion piece aired on Sakshi’s platform, which protesters claim were disrespectful and defamatory toward women of Amaravati and the ongoing capital movement.
The protestors issued a clear warning: until an official apology is made by Jagan Mohan Reddy and Bharathi Reddy—seen as heads and backers of the Sakshi media house—they will continue their agitation.
Political observers say this is a significant flashpoint in Andhra’s post-election landscape, especially given the symbolic role women have played in the Amaravati movement.
As tensions continue to escalate, law enforcement remains on high alert, and #SamayaJyothi will provide real-time updates on further developments surrounding this controversy.
