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New Indian Express
06-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Fight against NDA government oppression: Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the TDP-led NDA government of fostering a dangerous political culture marked by misuse of power and suppression of dissent. Addressing a gathering of YSRCP legal cell advocates from the erstwhile united Krishna and Guntur districts on Tuesday, Jagan called upon the legal community to lead the fight for justice, emphasising their critical role in protecting the rights of innocent citizens targeted for political reasons. He condemned the current administration for jailing political opponents without evidence, fabricating false cases, and extracting confessions through threats and bribes. Describing the situation as unprecedented, he urged lawyers to stand with victims and ensure justice through robust legal representation. 'If petitions are not filed and arguments not made, justice cannot be achieved,' he said Reflecting on his tenure, Jagan highlighted his government's support for the legal fraternity, including a Rs 100 crore Advocates' Welfare Fund, one-third government contribution to insurance, and reservation for lawyers from marginalised communities in government posts. The Law Nestham scheme, he noted, empowered young advocates, underscoring his administration's commitment to the legal profession. Jagan accused the TDP-led coalition of betraying both the public and lawyers with unfulfilled promises like Super Six.
The Hindu
05-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jagan urges lawyers to defend ‘victims of political harassment'
YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked advocates owing their allegiance to the party to rise against the 'dangerous political misuse of power' unfolding under the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing members of the YSRCP Legal Cell from Krishna and Guntur districts, Mr. Jagan alleged that innocent individuals were being jailed for political reasons. 'Without petitions and courtroom arguments, victims cannot expect relief, and advocates must act against political vendettas,' he said, urging the advocates to protect justice. The YSRCP government had extended welfare schemes to lawyers during its tenure such as ₹100 crore for the Advocates' Welfare Fund, government contributions to insurance, reservations in appointments, and Law Nestham for young advocates. 'We stood with you, and we always will,' he said. 'Illegal liquor sales' He accused the NDA government of fostering corruption and State-sponsored oppression, ranging from inflated power purchase deals to illegal liquor sales and sand mining. 'Confessions are being extracted with threats and bribes,' he alleged, calling the situation 'shameful.' To counter the injustices, he said a mobile app would be launched to enable citizens to upload evidences, which would be stored in a digital library for future action. He promised that lawyers who stand firm would be recognised.
