Sea of humanity descends on Idupulapaya

Idupulapaya, Oct 18, 2012: The scene that unfolded during the flagging off the Maro Praja Prasthanam at the YSR Ghat at Idupulapaya in YSR district on Thursday is unprecedented, unique, mind boggling and impeccable.

The sea of humanity which descended on the tiny village is the embodiment of love and affection people have been showering on the family members of YSR for years together.

The tail end participants of the Padayatra, extending up to more than 13 km and into the hilly terrains of Idupulapaya, moved at a snail’s pace even as the lead participants of the Yatra Sharmila and other leaders reached the Veeranna Gattu Palle, the first destination of the Yatra that began at YSR Ghat.

People in hundreds of thousands came voluntarily and wished Sharmila through cheers and pro-Jagan slogans. Step in step, the multitudes followed Sharmila from Idupula Paya to Veeranna Gattu Palle to Vempalle where she would rest for the night after addressing a huge public meeting.