Braving scorching heat in Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema, top leaders, including TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu, actor- turned-politician Pavan Kalyan, YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, Union Minister Chiranjeevi, former Chief Minister and Jai Samaikyandhra Party (JSP) leader N Kiran Kumar Reddy have been addressing several campaign meetings everyday.
As many as 3.68 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise on May 7 during the second phase of polling (in Seemandhra) from 7 am to 6 pm.
Naidu's brother-in-law and top Telugu actor Balakrishna, who is contesting from Hindupur Assembly segment in Anantapur district, has also campaigned for the TDP.
Jaganmohan Reddy, his mother Y S Vijayamma, who is the honorary president of YSRCP, and sister Sharmila have been canvassing for the success of the party.
Kiran Kumar Reddy has been campaigning for the JSP extensively, though the fledgling outfit suffered early setbacks after some prominent leaders left the party.
Chiranjeevi, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president N Raghuveera Reddy have toured the regions in support of Congress candidates.
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