Rajahmundry: Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi's convoy was today blocked by pro-united Andhra lawyers in east Godavari district over creation of Telangana.
The Seemandhra Lawyers Joint Action Committee led by M Subba Rao tried to obstruct the minister's convoy at Kambala Chervu and later at Lalitha Nagar, before they were evicted from the spot by police.
Mr Chiranjeevi, state ministers and MLAs in his motorcade were blocked with slogans by the lawyers in favour of united Andhra Pradesh, when they reached Kadiyam.
The actor-turned-politician was in Rajahmundry to unveil the statue of famous film star S V Ranga Rao.
In the function, the minister also inaugurated a Rs 53 crore Mega Tourism Circuit which is funded by the Centre.
The circuit comprises developing infrastructure facilities at tourism spots in east and west Godavari districts.
He also inaugurated Konaseema-Paipkondalu-Bhadrachalam Mega Tourism Circuit works at famous Kotipalli Temple in east Godavari district.
"So far, tourism has not been given the due importance it deserves. Konaseema, which is equivalent to Kerala and Goa as a scenic tourism spot, will gain prominence worldwide," the minister said, adding that the development of tourism would also generate job opportunities for local youths.
Later, he released a documentary book on 'Konaseema' and a CD on Hopeland Islands.
The Seemandhra Lawyers Joint Action Committee led by M Subba Rao tried to obstruct the minister's convoy at Kambala Chervu and later at Lalitha Nagar, before they were evicted from the spot by police.
Mr Chiranjeevi, state ministers and MLAs in his motorcade were blocked with slogans by the lawyers in favour of united Andhra Pradesh, when they reached Kadiyam.
In the function, the minister also inaugurated a Rs 53 crore Mega Tourism Circuit which is funded by the Centre.
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He also inaugurated Konaseema-Paipkondalu-Bhadrachalam Mega Tourism Circuit works at famous Kotipalli Temple in east Godavari district.
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Later, he released a documentary book on 'Konaseema' and a CD on Hopeland Islands.
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