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Naidu calming crowd at Sitharaman's speech sparks row

Published Monday, October 5, 2026

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A political controversy has erupted over a viral video showing N. Chandrababu Naidu calming a crowd during Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech in Madanapalle. While some interpreted the crowd's reaction as a protest for jobs, the Annamayya district Collector clarified it was an expression of enthusiasm.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was speaking at the launch of the Global Horticulture Hub - Rayalaseema Rising project in Madanapalle on October 2, 2026.
  • Annamayya district Collector Nishant Kumar stated that the shouting during Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's address was an expression of enthusiasm, not a protest demanding jobs.
  • A political dispute arose from a viral clip showing N. Chandrababu Naidu calming a crowd during Nirmala Sitharaman's speech, with contrasting interpretations from Congress and NDA leaders.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Political Controversy & Official Clarification
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu highlighted the political dispute stemming from a viral clip of N. Chandrababu Naidu calming a crowd during Nirmala Sitharaman's speech, with Congress and NDA leaders offering contrasting interpretations of the crowd's reaction. The Annamayya district Collector and other officials clarified that the shouting was due to enthusiasm rather than a jobs protest, emphasizing the positive impact of new projects on employment.

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