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Balakrishna stages a protest for Hindupur:- Nandamuri Balakrishna scored his career's biggest hit with Akhanda and the film ran for 50 days in 103 centres which is rare in these days. The actor is also focused on politics and he frequently visits his constituency Hindupur. After the AP government announced 13 news districts, Balakrishna had a request to announce Hindupur as the capital of the district. Balakrishna planned a silent protest for a day and it commenced today in Hindupur. With thousands of followers, he started a padayatra in the constituency. Large number of supporters of TDP and Balakrishna participated in the protest.

Some of the YSRCP Councillors and leaders too came out to extend their support for Balakrishna. From the other side, the people of Penugonda too have been demanding their region to be made as the headquarters. Sri Sathya Sai district has been announced recently and the response has been mixed. The people and the leaders came out to support the demand of Balakrishna. The rally has been completed and Balakrishna staged a silent protest that will continue till evening. TDP has a strong hold in the constituency and this is the second time Balakrishna has been elected as the MLA after which the constituency witnessed various development activities.

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