Jagan condemns attacks on YSRCP leaders, alleges collapse of law and order in Andhra Pradesh

YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday spoke to former Minister Vidadala Rajini and former MLA Bolla Brahmanaidu over the phone and enquired about their well-being following alleged attacks on them by Telugu Desam Party cadres. He urged them to remain courageous and assured them of the party’s full support.

Condemning the incidents, Mr. Jagan said the prevailing situation in Andhra Pradesh reflected a “jungle raj,” alleging that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was running a barbaric and vindictive administration. He said law and order in the State had completely collapsed, with attacks being carried out to silence those who questioned the government.

He further alleged that the ruling leadership was misusing the police machinery to shield wrongdoing and facilitate politically motivated attacks. Such incidents, he said, pointed to a dangerous erosion of democratic norms. Mr. Jagan reiterated that the YSR Congress Party would stand firmly with its leaders and workers in the face of intimidation and violence.

Tension prevailed in parts of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday following alleged attacks by TDP activists on the residences of YSRCP leaders Jogi Ramesh in Ibrahimpatnam and former minister Ambati Rambabu in Guntur. Stones were reportedly pelted at Mr. Ramesh’s house, which was also set on fire, even as police struggled to control large crowds.

YSRCP State coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy accused the TDP of orchestrating a “planned conspiracy” to eliminate Mr. Ambati Rambabu and alleged police inaction during the attacks. Visiting Mr. Rambabu’s vandalised residence along with senior party leaders, he said the violence was aimed at diverting public attention from the CBI SIT charge sheet, which, he claimed, ruled out the presence of animal fat in Tirumala laddu ghee.

Former Minister Perni Venkatramaiah (Nani) also condemned the attack, calling it a government-sponsored attempt to silence dissent. The YSR Congress Party said it would pursue legal action and raise the issue at the national level.