Whatever Andhra Pradesh former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy does, a section of media finds fault with it.
Even a simple visit is turned into a controversy. But times have changed.
With social media and alternative platforms growing strong, one-sided media narratives are no longer going unquestioned.
Jagan’s recent Guntur visit is a clear example.
While YSRCP leaders say the visit was meant to console the family of former minister Ambati Rambabu after attacks on his house, rival media painted it as a “public nuisance” and a “traffic nightmare.” Headlines screamed chaos, clearly showing political bias.
Interestingly, the same media had praised long roadshows and rallies by ruling party leaders in the past, even when highways were blocked for hours.
Netizens were quick to point out this double standard, trolling channels and papers for selective outrage.
Despite negative coverage, crowds turned out in large numbers for Jagan. His convoy took nearly six hours to travel a short distance, not because of planning, but because people stopped him everywhere to greet him.
YSRCP leaders say this public response is what is truly hurting rival parties and their friendly media.
On social media, party supporters are openly saying that such negative stories are only boosting Jagan’s image.
“When they cry, we enjoy,” is the mood among YSRCP cadres. For them, the anti-Jagan media noise has become fuel - not a setback.