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India Gazette
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Andhra: BJP's Bhanuprakash Reddy slams Jagan's governance, alleges YSRCP promoting violence and losing public trust
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 21 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson Bhanuprakash Reddy on Friday launched a scathing attack against former Chief Minister and YSR Congress party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over the 'Rapa Rapa' placard row. Referring to a recent incident during former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's tour of Palnadu district, Bhanu Prakash Reddy stated that instead of condemning the violence, the YSR Congress chief supported it. 'One of his supporters displayed a placard saying that if Jagan comes to power in 2029, people would be beheaded like goats during the Gangamma Jathara. Instead of condemning such shocking behaviour, Jagan shamelessly supported it. This incident exposes his split personality and reveals his true intentions,' the BJP leader told the reporters. He added, 'The YSRCP should focus on cutting coconuts and preparing flour for parotas for the rest of their lives. The people have already given their verdict in the elections, and in the next elections, the YSRCP will likely be reduced to just one or zero seats. The public is clearly happier with the NDA coalition government than with your regime.' Attacking Jagan Mohan Reddy for governance under YSR Congress' rule, Bhanu Prakash Reddy said that his failures have caused irreparable damage to the state. He stated, 'Jagan Mohan Reddy's five-year rule has brought dark days to the state. People are deeply dissatisfied with his leadership. His political approach and leadership failures have caused irreparable damage to Andhra Pradesh.' Criticising the previous administration, he added, 'During the past five years under Jagan Reddy's rule, the state has become a hub of corruption, suffering, and lawlessness. People now view Jagan as a leader who has lost his place in their hearts. The promises made to the public have vanished into thin air, while corruption has thrived.' He alleged that the YSR Congress chief has lost public trust as Jagan Mohan Reddy promoted rowdyism. 'Jagan has completely lost public trust. His political strategies have been unjust to the people. The public is steadily distancing itself from his leadership, which has encouraged a culture of rowdyism. Fueled by his campaigns, this decline in law and order has destabilised the state,' Bhanuprakash told reporters. He alleged, 'Certain incidents in the past that disturbed peace and security were deliberately planned for political gain. These acts have triggered uncertainty and unrest among the public and have severely harmed the peaceful atmosphere of Andhra Pradesh.' Bhanu Prakash reaffirmed that the BJP, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, along with its alliance partners, is fully committed to restoring peace, order, and development in Andhra Pradesh. The row began when a placard bearing the provocative slogan 'Rapa Rapa Narukutham' (we'll chop heads one by one) was seen during Jagan Mohan Reddy's tour of Palnadu on Thursday. The slogan compared a possible YSRCP return to power in 2029 to a traditional ritual during the Gangamma Jatara, where symbolic beheadings take place. The incident gained traction and drew criticism, prompting the police to register a case against the individual and initiate an investigation. Responding to the issue during a press meeting on Friday, YS Jagan made a pointed remark. He questioned, 'Is it wrong to hold a placard with a dialogue from Allu Arjun's movie Pushpa?' He further added that, upon investigation, it was revealed that the person holding the placard actually belongs to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and holds active membership in it. Taking a jab at TDP leadership, Jagan remarked, 'Maybe he couldn't tolerate the wrongdoings of his own party's leader, Chandrababu, and that's why he was talking about chopping off heads of his own people.' (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Rappa Rappa Narukuta': Placards threaten beheadings at Jagan Mohan Reddy's rally; Ex-CM sees nothing wrong in Pushpa-2 reference, TDP slams ‘gangster' tone
VIJAYWADA: A political storm has erupted in Andhra Pradesh after placards displayed at a rally led by former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy referenced violent language and controversial slogans. Supporters at the rally in Rentapalla village, Palnadu district, were seen carrying signs proclaiming the start of a 'Raja Reddy constitution' and threatening to 'chop off the heads of political opponents one by one just like chopping the heads during animal sacrifice ceremony in Gangamma Thalli Jathara (Rappa Rappa narukutham),' a line from the upcoming film Pushpa 2 . When questioned, Jagan Mohan Reddy appeared to downplay the slogans, saying in a press conference, 'What is wrong in displaying a dialogue from the Pushpa movie,' prompting swift backlash from the ruling TDP. Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the incident revealed the 'criminal mindset' of the opposition. 'Politicians used to hesitate even to be seen with people with criminal background but now we have an opposition which is doing politics with only criminals,' he said, referencing the 2019 murder of Jagan's uncle, Y S Vivekananda Reddy. 'The Rappa Rappa language used by them indicating what kind of mindset they are in,' Naidu added, urging voters to reflect on the 'antecedents, criminal history and mindset' of leaders. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Finance minister Payyavula Keshav was more direct. 'What message does Jagan Mohan Reddy is trying to convey? Whose heads he wants to chop? Heads of people or the head of democracy? Can a former chief minister speak in such a way instigating violence? Jagan Mohan Reddy is acting like a gangster but not a public representative,' he said.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Chandrababu Naidu failed as CM, anti-incumbency set in: Jagan Mohan Reddy
VIJAYAWADA: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said the overwhelming response to his recent tours was a standing testimony to the huge anti-incumbency that has set in within one year of the TDP-led NDA government. Speaking to the media at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli on Thursday, Jagan said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is scared due to his failure in governance, and that his impatience is being manifested in diversion politics, and foisting false cases against political opponents. 'The modus operandi is to catch a small person like a gunman or a PA, use coercion methods to seek confession, and file cases against popular YSRCP leaders who support me, unmindful of the fact that people can see through his game,' Jagan deplored. He pointed out that the 'Betrayal Day' observed on June 4 received an overwhelming response from the public, showing that anti-incumbency has set in very fast, as none of the NDA Super Six promises have been implemented. Jagan questioned the repressive methods being adopted by the NDA government, citing his visit to Sattenapalli on Wednesday under curfew-like conditions. 'What is wrong if the Opposition leader visits to console a family, and people are coming in large numbers as they are vexed with the government, and are looking towards the YSRCP?' he asked. YSRCP leaders and those close to him are being jailed based on fabricated cases built on false confessions, he said. 'Atrocities on women and young girls are growing, and no complaint is being received, nor is any investigation taken up. Only after the Kuppam incident was trolled on social media, Naidu reacted. Farmers are in distress, and not getting MSP for any crop,' he rued. Sharmila's phone tapping charge refuted Jagan refuted the charges of APCC chief YS Sharmila that her phone, along with those of her husband and close associates, were tapped during the previous BRS regime in Telangana, and the YSRCP rule in AP. He said the BRS regime might have tapped her phone as she was playing a crucial role in Telangana through her political party at that time, and reiterated that the YSRCP has no role in the rumours going viral on social media.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Ex-CM Jagan Reddy alleges law & order deteriorated in AP
Vijayawada, June 19 (UNI) Alleging that Chandrababu Naidu is scared for his failure in governance and his impatience is being manifested in diversion politics and foisting false cases against political opponents, former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday claimed the overwhelming response to his recent visits is a standing testimony of the huge anti-incumbency that rose within one year. Speaking to the media here, Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Chief Minister Chandrababu is misusing power to muzzle the voice of opposition leaders. The huge success of Betrayal Day which got an overwhelming response shows that anti-incumbency has set in very fast as none of the Super Six promises were implemented and law and order deteriorated with harassment and false cases, he claimed. 'I visited Sattenapalli on Wednesday in a curfew-like situation which shows the measure of repressive methods being adopted by Chandrababu Naidu government. What is wrong if the Opposition leader visits to console a family and people are coming in large numbers as they are vexed with the government and are looking towards YSRCP,' he questioned. 'The YSRCP leaders, who are close to Jagan Mohan Reddy, are being jailed based on false cases based on confessional statements by small people. This is how Vallabhaneni Vamsi, Dhanunjaya Reddy, Krishnamohan Reddy, Raj Kasireddy, Nandigama Suresh and others were held and trying to implicate Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy and P V Mithun Reddy,' he slammed. The apex court had to use its discretionary powers to grant bail to Kommineni Srinivasa Rao who was arrested using the same modus operandi. Then what action should be taken against those TDP workers and leaders who attacked Sakshi properties at multiple locations which is nothing short of unbridled rowdyism, he asked. "Farmers are in distress and not getting MSP for any crop. They are forced to sell paddy for Rs 300 less and five farmers have committed suicides. The government has no concern, and if anyone questions, Chandrababu Naidu says that dissent and Opposition will be grounded," Jagan Mohan Reddy lashed out. UNI DP SS
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM calls for grand celebration of International Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam on June 21
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called for a grand celebration of the International Yoga Day (IYD) event in Visakhapatnam from 6.30 a.m. to 8 a.m. on June 21. The State aimed to achieve two Guinness World Records and a total of 22 world records through the initiative, he said, and asserted that the programme was attracting global attention as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was attending it and owing to its large scale. Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat in Amaravati on Thursday, Mr. Naidu said 25,000 tribal students would perform Surya Namaskarams for 108 minutes, setting records for the largest group and the most people performing Surya Namaskarams simultaneously. Elaborate arrangements have been made across a 26-kilometre stretch from RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam in Visakhapatnam. A total of 3.19 lakh people would do yoga simultaneously at the RK Beach and participants from eight lakh locations across the State, the country, and the world were expected to join the IYD programme. 'We estimated two crore registrations but the number surpassed expectations and reached 2.39 crore,' he said. Mr. Naidu said the month-long Yogandhra initiative, running from May 21 to June 21, included over 15,000 yoga competitions, from village to State levels across tourist and important locations. A total of 5,451 master trainers have contributed to the effort. Certificates were issued to 1,05,58,299 participants during the period. Every participant has been linked with Aadhaar and was provided a QR code. The IYD was being celebrated with the theme ''Yoga for One Earth, One Health'', Mr. Naidu said. The State was working towards making yoga a part of the curriculum from Class 9 with plans to hold yoga classes once or twice a week in schools. There was also a plan to establish a deemed university dedicated to yoga, he added. Jagan tours Speaking about the tension that prevailed during YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's tour of Rentapalla in Sattenapalli constituency, Mr. Naidu said his visits appeared to be aimed at promoting rowdyism and inciting violence and that he violated all police permissions. The display of provocative slogans during Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to Rentapalla conveyed his state of mind, the Chief Minister said, while reiterating that the government would act tough on the misdeeds committed during the YSR Congress Party rule. Maintenance of law and order was a top priority for the coalition government, he added.
