Rule of law absent in state: Jagan
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Vijayawada: Former chief minister and YSR Congress president
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
on Wednesday criticised the TDP-led coalition government for its "authoritarian governance, misuse of police machinery, and suppression of democratic opposition".
Speaking to the media at the party's central office here, Jagan said that only the YSRCP is standing with the people, while the constitution and rule of law seem to be "absent in the state". He said the YSRCP will continue its fight against the "anti-people regime" of NDA by responding to public grievances.
"We will be with farmers, women, youth, students, or employees wherever there is an issue. The YSRCP will continue to be the sole voice actively questioning the fake promises and betrayals of Chandrababu Naidu," said Jagan.
He highlighted campaigns like "Babu Surety, Mosam Guarantee" and "Recalling Chandrababu's Manifesto," which he said had exposed the non-fulfilment of major welfare promises. Jagan said that Naidu, having lost public trust, and "is misusing police powers to suppress dissent". He condemned the filing of "false cases" against senior police officers such as PSR Anjaneyulu, Sunil Kumar and Kanti Rana Tata. He alleged that over 80 inspectors and hundreds of constables remain suspended or sidelined, while only pro-TDP officers are being empowered.
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He accused certain DIGs and police officers of behaving like mafia dons, collecting bribes from illegal liquor and sand operations and sharing the proceeds with ruling party leaders. He cited the resignation of IPS officer Siddharth Kaushal as an example of the "unbearable pressure being exerted by the government on honest officers".
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