TDP National General Secretary Lokesh stated that Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest is a result of his vocal opposition to the YSRCP Government’s wrongdoings, particularly regarding Polavaram. Lokesh visited his father in jail after returning from New Delhi and spoke to the media, calling the arrest a political vendetta. He mentioned that Naidu initiated the case to expose the government’s irregularities and was subsequently detained for 28 days.
Lokesh explained that initially, there were allegations of corruption amounting to Rs 3,000 crore, which later reduced to Rs 300 crore. He believed that Chandrababu’s arrest was solely based on the party’s achievements and accused the YSRCP of manipulating the system to send him to jail.
During his meeting with his father, Lokesh discussed the continuation of peaceful protests against the arrest. He also appealed to the public to show unity by lighting candles and using mobile flashlights at 7 pm on October 7, 2023.
Lokesh also shared his experience in Delhi, where he briefed the President and leaders of other parties about the situation. He mentioned that these leaders expressed their belief in Chandrababu’s innocence and assured him of eventual exoneration.
