Vijayawada, Feb. 6 -- The Vijayawada City Police on Friday announced a change in the route of a proposed programme by former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to ensure smooth traffic movement and maintain law and order, saying that public safety remains their top priority.

In view of past experiences and to avoid inconvenience to the general public, the police have issued a directive to change the route of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's proposed programme.

The Vijayawada City Police Commissionerate expressed hope that the organisers would abide by the directive issued in good faith and extend their cooperation to ensure public safety and convenience.

Reddy will visit Ibrahimpatnam in NTR District today.

He will depart f...