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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Andhra Pradesh: Jagan accuses Naidu-led govt of using police to target political opponents
YSR Congress party president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday accused the Telugu Desam Party-led (TDP) coalition government headed by chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu of targeting political adversaries and trying to scare them by foisting false cases and sending them to jails. Amid a tense atmosphere, Jagan embarked on a visit to Rentapalla village in faction-ridden Palnadu district with a huge convoy of vehicles and accompanied by thousands of party workers, despite stringent police restrictions, to call on the family of Korlakunta Nagamalleshwara Rao, a YSRCP deputy sarpanch of the village, who died by suicide on June 11, 2024, allegedly due to harassment by TDP leaders. Speaking to reporters after consoling the family members of Nagamalleswara Rao and unveiling his statue in the village, Jagan said Naidu had been using the police to settle political scores. Narrating the sequence of events that led to the suicide of Nagamalleswara Rao, the YSRCP chief alleged that the TDP and Jana Sena Party workers had filed false cases against him, driving him to take the extreme step. 'Nagamalleswara Rao was picked up by police one day before the counting and was threatened, insulted and beaten up. When the results were declared on June 4, he was again summoned to the station and warned. Unable to bear the humiliation, he went to his father Venkatesh's place in Guntur and consumed pesticide. He was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries,' Jagan said. Stating that Nagamalleshwar Rao stood as an example of police atrocities, the YSRCP chief warned that all the erring officials would have to pay a heavy price for misuse of power once the YSRCP bounced back to power after four years. 'The Naidu government has completely ignored development and welfare, and is focusing on implementing a 'Red Book Constitution' to unleash a reign of terror against the political opponents,' he alleged. Reacting strongly to Jagan's allegations, senior TDP leader and state irrigation minister Nimmala Ramanaidu said YSRCP deputy sarpanch Nagamalleshwara Rao had committed suicide two days before the TDP-led coalition assumed charge on June 13 last year. 'Linking his death to the new government is nothing but foolishness,' he said. He accused Jagan of consistently trying to disrupt peace and law and order in the state and damaging its brand image. He said that during the YSRCP's five-year rule, the state had witnessed only vendettas, misgovernance, false cases, and harassment. 'The coalition government is working to free the people from such misrule and is progressing with notable achievements in just one year,' he said. Ramanaidu said Nagamalleshwar Rao died by suicide due to losses incurred by betting on the election results. 'It is strange that Jagan chose to call on his family a year after his death,' he added. The minister pointed out that the police had denied Jagan permission for the visit, but he went ahead anyway, with his followers creating a war-like environment by playing drums, whistles, dancing, garlands, and sloganeering. 'Condolence visits are meant to be sombre and respectful. But Jagan's conduct was in stark contrast — even displaying provocative banners with threats. This is not condolence. This is incitement to violence,' Ramanaidu added.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
YSRCP book exposes NDA government's ‘betrayal' of promises
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP State coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, alongside senior leaders, released a book documenting the 'failures' of the TDP-led NDA government in the past one year at the party central office in Tadepalli on Thursday. Speaking to the media, Sajjala accused the coalition government of pushing the State into 'dark days' through broken promises, oppressive governance, and systematic destruction. 'Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's rule stands for deceit, while YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's legacy represents trust,' Sajjala said, contrasting the current administration with the YSRCP's governance, which he said laid the foundation for a golden future. The YSRCP termed the NDA's one year rule a 'betrayal' of Andhra Pradesh's five crore people. The book exposes the one year 'misrule' of NDA, from stifling dissent with 'Red Book Constitution' to filing 'false' cases through 'misuse' of police, fostering corruption, and dismantling the progress achieved during the previous YSRCP regime. Sajjala highlighted that 1.3 lakh government jobs were created, 17 new medical colleges and four ports were taken up during the previous regime, and the systemic reforms and achievements during 2019-24 were unmatched in the State's history.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jagan to visit Nellore Central Jail on June 12 to meet former Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy
Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will visit the Nellore Central Jail June 12 (Thursday) at 9 a.m. to meet former Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy, who was arrested and remanded for alleged illegal mining, derogatory social media posts and other cases. On Tuesday, the CID police officials have produced Mr. Govardhan Reddy before the CID Special Court in Guntur on a PT (Prisoner Transfer) warrant. After the hearing arguments from both sides in the court, the Sixth Additional Judge remanded him in judicial custody for 14 days. He was brought back to Nellore Central Prision on the same day. Mr. Jagan's visit is aimed at extending support and expressing solidarity with the former Minister. He will arrive Nellore in a special helicopter. The key leaders of the YSRCP were called upon by the top brass of the party to come to the jail premises to protest against the illegal arrest of Mr. Govardhan Reddy. YSRCP Kavali constituency president and former MLA Ramireddy Pratap Kumar Reddy said, 'As part of the current Red Book Constitution prevailing in the State, Mr. Govardhan Reddy has been arrested in an illegal case and is under remand in the Nellore Central Prision. All the leaders, activists and fans of the YSRCP will participate in the programme in support of Mr. Govardhan Reddy.'
India.com
04-06-2025
- General
- India.com
Jagan Mohan Reddy Slams Red Book Constitution After Tenali Police Brutality On Dalit Youths
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday visited the families of three young men in Tenali who were allegedly subjected to police torture and public assault. He described the incident as indicative of a broader institutional decline under the current administration, referring to it as evidence of the "Red Book Constitution" — a term he uses to critique the state's governance. The alleged incident occurred on April 25, involving Chebrolu John Victor, Karimullah, and Doma Rakesh. According to reports, the three men were detained, forced to sit on the roadside, and beaten with batons in public view. Reddy claimed they were also threatened with electric shocks while in custody. "In the state of Andhra Pradesh, every institution has taken a back seat," Reddy said. "Thanks to the N. Chandrababu government and the Red Book Constitution, the police have become complicit in these activities." #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP President and former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy visited Tenali today and met the family of John Victor, one of the three men who were publicly beaten by police. He said, "Every institution in Andhra Pradesh has taken a back seat. Chandrababu Naidu's… — ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025 While the YSR Congress Party condemned the incident and called for an impartial investigation, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha defended the police's actions. She stated that the police were acting against individuals involved in criminal activities. "Police acted against rowdy sheeters and the ganja batch. It is not right to attribute caste and religion to this," she said in a public statement. The victims belong to Dalit and minority communities, raising concerns among rights groups who have called for an independent probe into the incident. The episode has further intensified the political standoff between the TDP government and the opposition YSRCP over law enforcement and civil liberties in the state.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
RBC is being implemented in AP, says Sajjala
Nellore: YSR Congress Political Action Committee (PAC) coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy has alleged that TDP-led coalition government headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu was responsible in creating terror through implementation of its 'Red Book Constitution' (RBC) in the State. Sajjala visited party district president and former Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy, who has been in Nellore central prison experiencing as under trailer, on Saturday. Speaking to the media, the YSRCP leader has pointed out that the recent series of arrests of his party leaders including Kesineni Vamsi, Nandigam Suresh, Kakani Govardhan Reddy, suggests the State is under 'police' control' due to implementation of RCB. 'If the same situation continues for some time, it will be highly difficult to restore normalcy. Even CM Naidu may have to taste bitter experience with police in coming days.' Recalling the incident where police trashed three people in public with lathis, he said jungle justice is being run under influence of RCB. When asked about the cases booked against YSRCP leaders and officials for their involvement, Sajjala replied that they are not against registering cases, but there should be documentary evidence and proper investigation before making arrests. 'Earlier Chandrababu Naidu was arrested based on complaints lodged by the Central government related to Goods Service Tax (GST), while Atchannaidu was arrested on corruption charges with documentary proofs. But arrests of YSRCP leaders are entirely different just based on confessed statements taken from unknown persons' he stated. He also said that cases like explosives, and SC/ST atrocities registered against Kakani Govardhan Reddy totally influenced and fabricated, the YSRCP leader predicted that cases were not withstand legally. aThe YSRCP leader has determined that his party leaders who were facing illegal arrests will become more strengthened after coming out from jail. ' There is no question of compromise in that aspect' he said.
