AP Politics: Pedda Harivanam Villagers Ban Politicians Over Mandal HQ Reversal

• Pedda Harivanam villagers are protesting the government's reversal on their village being declared a Mandal headquarters.
• Initially, the government approved making Pedda Harivanam a Mandal HQ, fulfilling a decades-long demand.
• The decision was reversed after 16 other villages protested, leading to Adoni Mandal being split into Adoni-1 and Adoni-2 instead.
• Villagers have issued a unique warning, banning all political leaders from entering their village until their demand is met.
• The government faces a dilemma balancing the demands of Pedda Harivanam residents and the objections of the 16 other villages.

Why It Matters: Pedda Harivanam villagers ban politicians, demanding their village be declared a Mandal headquarters.