Andhra Pradesh government misusing police powers and targeting opposition leaders, alleges YSRCP
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of misusing police powers and targeting opposition leaders under what it described as a politically motivated strategy.
Speaking to the media outside Guntur District Jail after meeting remanded leaders Nandigam Suresh (former MP) and Turaka Kishore on Monday, YSRCP State coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy expressed concern over what he called the 'Red Book' approach allegedly being used to suppress dissent. He claimed that the present administration, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, is endorsing measures that undermine democratic principles.
According to Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy, fabricated cases have been filed against the party members, including 12 against Suresh and older cases revived against Kishore. He also cited recent incidents in Tenali and Palnadu as examples of excessive police action, urging civil society to remain vigilant in defending the Constitutional rights.
He expressed concern over restrictions on peaceful protests, such as the disallowance of the YSRCP's 'Backstab Day' programme. Highlighting the condition of detained leaders, including Kakani Govardhan Reddy and Vallabhaneni Vamsi, he called for accountability.
The YSRCP has pledged to pursue legal remedies to address what it terms growing concerns over fairness, due process and the role of law enforcement agencies in the State.
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