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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s public speech was temporarily disrupted by a shouting crowd during an event in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, on October 2, 2026.
The incident occurred during the foundation-stone laying ceremony for the Global Horticulture Hub (Rayalaseema Rising) and the Indian School of Agriculture. While the Finance Minister was addressing the gathering in Telugu, a section of the crowd—primarily described as local youths—began blowing whistles, booing, and shouting slogans. Reports indicate that the protesters were loudly demanding local employment opportunities and regional development guarantees. Watch video below 👇
Key Highlights of the Incident:
The Disruption: The intense commotion and chanting forced Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to pause her speech at the podium. She requested the crowd to maintain silence with folded hands.
CM Chandrababu Naidu’s Intervention: Seeing the continuous disruption, an angry Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stepped up to the microphone to strictly reprimand the agitators.
Naidu delivered a stern warning from the stage, stating, “Behaving without discipline when a Union Minister is speaking is unacceptable… An official event has decorum, and it must be respected.” He ordered everyone to sit down immediately.
Following the Chief Minister’s sharp intervention, the crowd fell silent, allowing the Finance Minister to successfully finish her address.
The event was also attended by notable figures including Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, and Reliance Executive Director Anant Ambani. The video clip of the interaction and Naidu’s sudden intervention went viral across social media platforms shortly after.
