Andhra cuisine is known to be spicy and peppery, but in Vijaywada in central Andhra Pradesh, pepper has suddenly got new significance. L Rajagopal, the MP from Vijayawada who put India to shame by using pepper spray inside the Parliament on other MPs, may well be received like a hero in his constituency. From being attacked with slippers and stones by voters months ago, the atmosphere at his residence in Vijayawada today is a complete contrast - posters calling the MP a leader, policemen on bandobust and brisk activity outside by party workers.
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