During an event at Ramakrishnapuram in Penumuru mandal of Chittoor district, the Deputy Chief Minister was taken aback by unexpected questions from locals. He showed clear signs of impatience and reacted strongly to their concerns. In a surprising turn, he lashed out at a journalist who was capturing an argument between him and a former Sarpanch on their phone. The Deputy Chief Minister knocked the phone out of the journalist's hand, causing it to fall. Simultaneously, his daughter Krupa Lakshmi was touring Gadapa Gadapaku program with local leaders. They were surprised from a woman when questioned about the implementation of government schemes in the area. Though, she told that she was benefitted by CM Jagan but told 'Cycle' as his party symbol. However, later she corrected it.