Women and local residents in Rajolu, East Godavari district, protested against the establishment of a wine shop near a hospital, government offices, and residential areas. The protest took place on October 17, with participants staging a sit-in on the national highway.
The demonstrators braved heavy rain to protest in front of the shop. They expressed concerns that the wine shop's presence would cause problems for local residents.
Protesters stated that a wine shop should not be located near sensitive areas like government offices and a hospital. They also raised fears of potential law and order issues arising from its operation.
The local protest created tension in the area for some time. Residents demanded that the decision to establish the wine shop be withdrawn.
