Former Andhra Pradesh Minister Balineni Srinivas Reddy had a bitter experience during Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to Markapuram in Prakasham district on Wednesday. Balineni was on his way to the helipad to receive the CM when he was stopped by the police and advised to park his vehicle and walk to the venue, causing him to express anger towards the police. District leaders and officials had already reached Markapuram for the visit, where EBC funds were set to be released. Balineni, who is also the YSRCP regional coordinator, had accompanied his followers to the event but was not given priority in protocol. However, the situation was resolved after CM YS Jagan intervened and instructed Minister Suresh and other officials to handle the issue. At the venue for the release of EBC Nestham funds, the Chief Minister went out of his way to extend an olive branch to Balineni, taking his hand and allowing him to press the
