Political parties set up election offices in beach area, residents upset

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam’s iconic and picturesque beaches are now dotted with temporary election offices for political parties getting set for the 2024 mega elections. There would be high activity in these areas for the next two months, unmindful of the presence of tourists, who come in for peace and relaxation. This would affect the tourism flow to the area. Major political parties the YSRC, Telugu Desam, Jana Sena, BJP, the Jai Bharat National Party and the Congress are shifting their operations to areas near the beach. While the picturesque location offers an advantage for campaigning, residents and hawkers who rely on the beach for their livelihood are not amused. The YSRC’s main office is in Madhurwada but its MLA and MP…