Watch: Andhra Minister, Visakhapatnam MP violate lockdown rules during anniversary celebration of YSRCP govt

Andhra Tourism Minister Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao and Visakhapatnam MP MVV Satyanarayana violated social distancing and lockdown norms while observing one-year completion of YSRCP government.

It happened at the YSRCP office in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

YSRCP MLAs also participated in the celebration.

A large number of YSRCP supporters and leaders were seen jostling with each other to sit on chairs.

The Centre's guidelines state that there should be no political or public meetings due to coronavirus pandemic but YSRCP leaders violated the rules.

Majority of party members were not wearing masks.

Some leaders could be seen removing the masks in the video.

The minister was garlanded during the event.