After the mega hit of the Praja Rajyam party launch here, the district party wing has begun a drive on membership enrollment with special focus on youth and women.

A party leader said they would spare no efforts in attracting youngsters to the party since Chiranjeevi insisted at the Avilala public meeting that the youth form the fulcrum of his party. Though the din associated with the launch of the party dissipated in the temple town, the star's fans continued to go ga-ga over the super success of the mega show.

"Annaiah would definitely make his mark on the political front too. Till yesterday we were his die-hard fans, but henceforth we will be the disciplined soldiers of the Praja Rajyam party," Ashok Yadav from Vizianagaram told 'TOI'. A housewife P Nagabhushana from Tirupati said though the maiden speech of the mega star was good, Chiru was not specific as to what he would do for the welfare of the people. "He mentioned about the abnormal hike in the prices of essential commodities, but he did not specify the steps to contain the price spiral," she opined.

Retired librarian P Sham said the turnout was massive because every one was eager to have a glimpse of the star. "But Chiranjeevi's speech lacked substance, vigour and punch which one associated with NT Rama Rao," he said.

While Chiru said his focus would be on farmers' welfare, his address cut little with the ryots. P Krishnaiah, a farmer from Avilala village, said: "There was nothing in his speech. He just spoke like any other political entrant."