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Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Botcha faints due to heat during YSRCP's protest rally
Visakhapatnam: Leader of the opposition in AP legislative council, Botcha Satyanarayana, fainted due to heatstroke on Wednesday. Botcha was addressing a rally in his constituency of Cheepurupalli in Vizianagaram district as part of YSRCP's state-wide 'Backstabbing Day' protests against the NDA govt when he suddenly fell sick. He was standing atop a vehicle and addressing the crowd during the rally when he collapsed. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Vizianagaram, where he recovered after treatment. The incident caused concern among YSRCP leaders and the former minister's followers across north coastal AP. Later, in an official release, Botcha said while speaking at the public meeting he experienced slight discomfort. "However, immediately afterwards, by the grace of God and with all your blessings, I recovered. No one should worry about my health. I thank everyone for the large participation of YSRCP members that made the Cheepurupalli meeting a success," he said. Apart from serving as a minister under various chief ministers, including YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Botcha also worked as PCC president in erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Former Minister Botcha Satyanarayana Collapses During Protest Rally in Cheepurupalli
Former minister Botcha Satyanarayana collapsed during a party programme on Wednesday while attending Vennupotu Dinam, a protest organized by the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). The event was held in his Cheepurupalli constituency. Botcha, who climbed onto a campaign vehicle to address the public, suddenly fell ill due to the intense heat and high humidity. He collapsed atop the vehicle, alarming party members and the public. The YSRCP cadre quickly responded, rushing him to a nearby hospital. Doctors have confirmed that his condition is now stable. The incident left party workers shocked, and many followed him to the hospital out of concern for his well-being.
