Jagan: Democracy under threat under CM Naidu, honest police officers harassed or denied postings

Amaravati: YSRCP president and former chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the TDP-led NDA government, claiming that the YSRCP is the only party in Andhra Pradesh standing up for people’s rights and exposing the government’s failures.

‘YSRCP fighting for all sections’

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in Tadepalli, Jagan said his party is actively responding to the concerns of various sections, including farmers, women, unemployed youth, students and government employees.

“The only remaining opposition party in the State is the YSRCP,” he asserted.

‘Democracy under threat’

He alleged that democracy, law and order and the overall political environment have deteriorated under chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s rule, with 143 election promises remaining unfulfilled.

‘CM Naidu creating climate of fear’

Jagan claimed a climate of fear is prevailing in the State due to alleged conspiracies orchestrated by CM Naidu. He accused the government of deploying police to prevent people from attending his meetings and of filing cases against those who do.

Police being misused, says Jagan

He further alleged that CM Naidu is misusing the police force to obstruct the opposition’s programmes. Referring to recent resignations in the police department, Jagan cited the example of IPS officer Siddarth Kaushal, claiming that officers who do not align with the government are being harassed or denied postings.

“If the police are strong, criminals will leave the State, but instead, good officers are leaving,” he said, adding that no-objection certificates are being withheld for officials seeking deputation to Delhi.

DIGs turned into ‘collection agents’

Jagan also alleged that DIG-level officers are being used as ‘collection agents’ to extract kickbacks from sectors such as sand and liquor, and that these funds are being funnelled to local MLAs, CM Naidu and minister Nara Lokesh.

Jagan sends a warning to CM Naidu and officials

Issuing a stern warning, Jagan said, “Your government may last another three years, after that, we will return. I am warning both you and the officials toeing your line by filing cases: you will pay back with interest. You will reap what you sow. Don’t forget this.”

YSRCP to continue its fight

Concluding his press meet, the YSRCP chief asserted that his party will not be intimidated by the alleged fake cases filed against its leaders and cadres, and will continue fighting on behalf of the people. There was no immediate response fromthe TDP on Jagan’s allegations.