Political Tensions Escalate in Andhra Pradesh

Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu of instigating politically motivated violence. Reddy highlighted the alleged murder of YSRCP worker Manda Salman as part of a campaign to suppress dissent. Hundreds have reportedly fled their homes in fear, with Naidu's governance under fire.

Jagan Mohan Reddy has intensified his verbal attacks against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of orchestrating politically motivated assaults to undermine the opposition. Reddy cited the recent alleged murder of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) supporter Manda Salman, claiming it underscores Naidu's oppressive tactics.

The YSRCP leader alleged that Salman, a Dalit and resident of the Gurazala constituency, was brutally attacked with iron rods while attending to his ailing wife. Reddy argued that this tragedy is part of a larger pattern of violence designed to strike fear into political adversaries, with false legal accusations further compounding the situation.

Condemning the violence, Reddy expressed grave concern over threats reportedly issued by Naidu's affiliates, compelling hundreds of YSRCP families to flee Pinnelli village in desperation. This development, he claimed, betrays democratic principles and violates constitutional responsibilities, with Naidu allegedly abdicating citizen safety to pursue personal vendettas.

(With inputs from agencies.)