People of AP are very curious over the happenings in Vizag as state’s youth has taken upon the biggest responsibility of achieving special status through silent protest.
Those having access to social media are able to get their eyes on the happenings thanks to some active social media pages and handles. However, people who rely on TV channels for news, are unable to know what’s happening in Vizag as there is very less media coverage.
One reason for this could be the Republic Day. Local as well as national media is busy telecasting patriotic programs so the protest in AP could have got overshadowed. If not national media, at least our local channels should have shown some concern for the fight of its people.
Meanwhile, opposition parties are alleging that pro-TDP media is purposely staying away from covering the happenings in Vizag. Sakshi, which belongs to the opposition party leader YS Jagan is the only media house that is telecasting the live happenings in Vizag. As the channel is owned by opposition party chief, its reports have authenticity issues. On the whole, people of AP are largely unaware of the current situation in Vizag.
Keeping the reasons aside, the highly anticipated protest couldn’t reach out to people. Small groups of people from other cities of AP are protesting from their native places but they also failed to create any impact.