(Video) TDP MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy performs milk abhishekam of AP CM Chandrababu Naidu's portrait to thank him for releasing Rs 22 cr for sugarcane factory workers

A striking political video from Andhra Pradesh has captured attention on social media, showing Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy performing a ritualistic 'milk abhishekam' on a portrait of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The gesture was a token of gratitude for the release of Rs 22 crore allocated toward the welfare of sugarcane factory workers and farmers despite the state's prevailing financial constraints.

According to reports, the state government has been navigating strict fiscal challenges, yet CM Naidu prioritized clearing dues and supporting sugarcane factory workers. The video, originally captured and shared by news agency PTI, showcases supporters and party members gathering to celebrate the allocation.

The clip has sparked diverse reactions online, with supporters praising the leadership for addressing agrarian and labor concerns, while critics debate the political culture surrounding such expressions of reverence. Nonetheless, the disbursement comes as a major financial relief for the local farming and factory worker communities.