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Jagan Questions Lokesh’s Colombo Trip During Cricket Match

A political remark over cricket has triggered fresh debate in Andhra Pradesh.


YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy questioned why TDP leader Nara Lokesh allegedly flew to Colombo to watch a cricket match instead of watching it on television like most people.


The comment, made during a public interaction, quickly gained traction online. Jagan appeared to frame the trip as unnecessary and symbolic of privilege, asking why one would travel abroad for a match that could easily be viewed at home.


Supporters of Jagan echoed the sentiment, arguing that public representatives must remain mindful of optics and public perception.


Meanwhile, TDP circles dismissed the criticism as political targeting, saying personal travel choices should not be over-interpreted.


Why this matters? Because in politics, perception often shapes narrative. In a state where economic issues and governance remain key talking points, even personal travel can become a debate about priorities.


In simple terms: in the age of social media, every move becomes messaging.


And sometimes, even cricket becomes political.

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