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Time of India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh high court denies anticipatory bail to former YSRCP MLA in derogatory comments case
1 2 Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh high court on Wednesday denied granting anticipatory bail to former YSRCP MLA Nallapureddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy in the case registered against him for making derogatory comments against Kovvur MLA Vemireddy Prashanti Reddy. However, the high court directed the police to follow the guidelines set out by the supreme court in the Arnesh Kumar case, as all the sections included in the FIR are punishable with less than seven years of imprisonment. Prasanna Kumar Reddy moved the high court seeking anticipatory bail after police registered a case against him pursuant to the complaint lodged by Prashanti Reddy. Arguing on behalf of Prasanna Kumar Reddy, senior counsel O Manohar Reddy said that the sections included by the police do not apply to the petitioner and, even otherwise, all the sections are punishable with less than seven years of imprisonment. He said that the comments of Prasanna Kumar Reddy were taken out of context and also pointed out at the mob attack on his house. He said that the police did not register a case even after a complaint was lodged over the vandalisation of his house. Arguing on behalf of the police, public prosecutor Menda Lakshmi Narayana said that the petitioner made derogatory remarks against the woman MLA. He released another video justifying his comments the next day, which shows the conduct of the petitioner and his intent to repeat the offence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo He said that the Arnesh Kumar guidelines do not prevent the investigation officer from arresting the accused, as it is left to the discretion of the investigating officer whether to arrest an accused or not based on various other parameters. Considering the arguments on both sides, the high court said that granting anticipatory bail would send wrong signal in this type of cases. However, as the sections in the FIR are punishable with less than seven years, the high court directed the police to follow the Arnesh Kumar guidelines and disposed of the petition.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Rule of law absent in state: Jagan
1 2 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4BHK+Family Lounge+Utility room at 4.49Cr (All Incl)* ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo 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".
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
TDP leaders and police officials will face the consequences if YSRPC comes to power, warns Jagan Mohan Reddy
The TDP leaders and police officials will face the consequences if the YSRCP comes to power in the 2029 elections, warns its president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Addressing the media at the party central office at Tadepalli on Wednesday, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was misusing power to harass the opposition party leaders and cadre. He alleged that the DIGs in the State were indulging in corruption on behalf of the ruling dispensation. 'Certain DIGs and police officers are behaving like mafia dons, collecting bribes from illegal liquor and sand operations, and sharing the proceeds with ruling party leaders,' the YSRCP chief alleged. 'Authoritarian governance' He accused the NDA government of resorting to authoritarian governance, misuse of police machinery, and suppression of opposition party leaders. 'The YSRCP is the only party consistently responding to public grievances,' he said, and claimed that the remained the sole voice actively questioning the failure in delivering promises made by Mr. Naidu. Mr. Naidu, having lost public trust, was misusing police powers to suppress dissent, he alleged. The government filed false cases against senior IPS officers such as P.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Sunil Kumar and Kanti Rana Tata, the former Chief Minister alleged. 'Over 80 inspectors and hundreds of constables remain suspended or sidelined, while only pro-TDP officers are being empowered,' he said, and cited the resignation of IPS officer Siddharth Kaushal as an example of the 'unbearable pressure being exerted by the government on honest officers.' Condemning the attack on Krishna ZP chairperson Uppala Harika allegedly by TDP workers while she was on her way to attend the 'Recalling Chandrababu's Manifesto' programme, he said despite police presence, the mob attacked and hurled stones at her car. 'Shockingly, no arrests have been made. A false case has been filed against her husband,' he said. Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy listed instances wherein false FIRs had been registered against the YSRCP leaders during his visits to mirchi yard and mango market, and condolence meeting in the recent past. He questioned why raising public issues was being treated as a crime under the current regime. Despite borrowing ₹1.75 lakh crore in 14 months, the government failed to implement a single major welfare scheme, he alleged. 'Nothing wrong in using film dialogues' Reacting to cases filed on leaders and cadre who uttered controversial film dialogues, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy observed that there was nothing wrong in using film dialogues and expressions. 'If they are so objectionable, then why did the Board of Film Certification allow such dialogues and expressions, and why did the film maker produce such movies? Let them stop it there itself,' he said.
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Andhra's ex-intel chief, who faced YSRCP heat over Pegasus and corruption allegations, gets TDP all-clear
The Andhra Pradesh government has dropped all further action against retired IPS officer and former intelligence chief A B Venkateswara Rao after the High Court quashed an FIR and a chargesheet filed against him. Rao, an Additional Director General of Police officer, had been booked under charges including criminal conspiracy and cheating and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act during the tenure of the previous YSRCP government. He was also in the limelight when allegations emerged that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government between 2014 and 2019 had used the Pegasus spying software. Rao has maintained that he was being targeted by the YSRCP as he was deemed close to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu. A few days before the Assembly elections were held on April 11, 2019, the Election Commission of India had transferred Rao and asked him to report to its headquarters. The YSR Congress Party leaders had complained to the EC that some police officers were working in favour of the TDP government. Rao had challenged his suspension in the High Court, the Supreme Court and the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), which quashed his suspension and directed the YSRCP government to reinstate him. He was reinstated on May 31, 2024, and he retired the same day. The YSRCP government had also filed a chargesheet against him in a local court in Vijayawada on May 18, 2024, in an alleged corruption case. However, both the FIR and the chargesheet were quashed by the High Court, said a government order issued on Tuesday. Chief secretary K Vijayanand, in the order, said the TDP-led NDA government has reviewed the matter and come to the conclusion that it was not a fit case to file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court. 'The government has therefore decided to drop further action against Rao,' said Vijayanand in the order. During Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure, his government had also alleged that Rao was involved in irregularities in the purchase of surveillance equipment from an Israeli firm and in the award of a contract to a firm owned by his son. In March 2022, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution to probe whether the previous TDP regime had purchased Israeli spyware, Pegasus. The resolution came as the ruling YSRCP told the House that it had taken note of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comments that while her government had rejected an offer to buy Pegasus 4-5 years ago, the software had been acquired by Andhra Pradesh when Chandrababu Naidu was the CM. Just after this resolution was passed, Rao held a media conference in which he said that although NSO Group had approached the state government to sell Pegasus, it was rejected. He said that as he was the Intelligence chief at that time, it was his responsibility to respond to allegations and clear the air. Taking note of his media conference, the state government issued a show cause notice to Rao on April 5, stating that he violated Rule 6 of AIS Rules as he did not take permission from the state government to address a media conference. In April 2022, the Supreme Court directed the state government to reinstate Rao and give him a posting. The state government appointed him commissioner of printing and stationery, but suspended him the same day for the same reasons. This January, the TDP-led NDA government regularised Rao's suspension and recognised it as time spent on duty. It enabled him to receive full pay for being on suspension from February 8, 2020, to February 7, 2022, and from June 28, 2022, to May 30, 2024.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
YSRCP only party in Andhra responding to people's difficulties: Jagan
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh opposition leader Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday said the YSRCP is the only party in the state that is addressing the concerns of various sections of the people and questioning the TDP-led NDA government over its alleged deceptions. YSRCP only party in Andhra responding to people's difficulties: Jagan Addressing a press conference at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli, Reddy said the YSRCP is the only party responding to the concerns of various sections of people, including farmers, women, unemployed youth, students, and government employees. "The only remaining opposition party in the state is the YSRCP. Today, it is the only party responding to the difficulties faced by the people, whether it's farmers, women, unemployed youth, students, or even government employees," Reddy said. Pointing out that democracy, law and order, and the overall political climate have become "questionable" under the N Chandrababu Naidu-led government, Reddy claimed the YSRCP is the only party raising questions, particularly over 143 "unfulfilled poll promises". According to the YSRCP chief, a climate of fear is prevailing in the state amid alleged "conspiracies orchestrated" by Naidu. Recalling several of his visits across the state in recent months, Reddy claimed the government has been deploying police to prevent people from attending his meetings and has allegedly filed cases against some of those who did attend. He stressed, however, that political parties have the right to reach out to the public and hold meetings. Alleging that Naidu is "misusing the police" to obstruct his visits, Reddy said the Andhra Pradesh police department—once known for its exemplary work and people-friendly reforms—is now witnessing resignations. Citing the case of young IPS officer Siddarth Kaushal, who recently resigned, Reddy claimed that officers who do not toe the line of the NDA government are "being harassed". He further alleged that Naidu is "withholding no-objection certificates for officials seeking deputation to Delhi". "If the police are strong, criminals will leave the state—but instead, good officers are the ones leaving," he said, adding that hundreds of police personnel, including several senior IPS officers, are allegedly being harassed with false cases and denied postings. He further alleged that the TDP-led NDA government is now using DIG-level officers as "collection agents" to extract kickbacks from sand, liquor, and other cash-rich activities in various constituencies. He alleged that kickbacks from these activities are being funnelled to local MLAs, as well as to Naidu and the State Minister for HRD, IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh. Reddy also issued a warning to Naidu and the officials aligning with him, stating that they would "face the consequences" of their actions, while asserting that the NDA government may last only another three years. The YSRCP chief vowed that the opposition party would not be intimidated by the alleged fake cases filed against its leaders and cadres, and promised to continue fighting on behalf of the people. "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," Reddy claimed. Meanwhile, there was no immediate response from the TDP. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
