Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association

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Visakhapatnam, India

An association that manages cricket activities in the Visakhapatnam district.

CCI Score

-49.60

0.04% April 18

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Controversial Stadium Naming Sparks Political Backlash

The association's decision to remove former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy's name from the stadium has ignited political protests and a heavy police crackdown, raising serious questions about its political motivations and complicity in practices that may align with authoritarian tendencies.

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Latest Events

MAR

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2025

Controversial Stadium Naming Sparks Political Backlash
-29.76

The association's decision to remove former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy's name from the stadium has ignited political protests and a heavy police crackdown, raising serious questions about its political motivations and complicity in practices that may align with authoritarian tendencies.
-30

Public and Political Behavior

March 23

The decision to remove YSR's legacy from the stadium appears to be politically motivated, contributing to heightened political tensions and public protests. This move, which has drawn significant public and political ire, is seen as undermining democratic memory and suggesting a complicity in the kind of politically divisive actions that can support authoritarian governance. The subsequent heavy police crackdown further underscores concerns of a repressive response to political dissent.

Vizag Cricket Stadium row: YSRCP Faces Heavy Police Crackdown during Protest
MAR

19

2025

VDCA Renaming Controversy: Political Symbolism in Stadium Naming
-69.43

The Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (VDCA) is under scrutiny after its decision to rename the cricket stadium, originally dedicated to former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy. Critics argue that this move erases a significant political legacy and aligns with broader efforts by a TDP-led government to suppress democratic symbols, raising concerns about the politicization of public infrastructure.
-70

Public and Political Behavior

March 23

The VDCA’s decision to rename the stadium, thereby removing the legacy of a popular political figure, is indicative of a politically charged act that contributes to the erasure of democratic memory. This action is seen as aligning with efforts by political elites to reframe public spaces in a manner that undercuts opposition legacies, potentially fostering an environment conducive to authoritarian tendencies.

YSRCP accuses TDP-led Andhra govt of 'erasing' YSR's legacy