The jaitra yatra was a strength-sapping challenge considering the fierce Andhra summer. But YSR was sure he could do it.

He is an early riser and uses the morning hours to prepare himself for the gruelling day ahead; he knows he will only be able to rest 16 or 17 hours later.

He believes the Telugu Desam paid the price for ignoring rural Andhra. He says his priority is the farmer and the common man. Unlike Naidu, he is said to shun power point presentations.

YSR at one of the villages during the jaitra yatra.

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