Chitoor SP Lakshmi Reddy said as there were security concerns, at least 1,000 policemen and personnel drawn from various special forces had been posted at the venue as well as the eight roads leading to it. He said parking was going to be a nightmare as hundreds of vehicles would be heading to the venue since morning.
Traffic diversions have been created in Tirupati town to ensure smooth movement of the rally as well as pilgrims.