PALANADU: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has strongly criticised the state of law and order in Andhra Pradesh. He described it as a “jungle raj,” accusing the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) of encouraging violence and destruction since they came to power. According to him, the police are just standing by and not taking action.
Jagan spoke to the media after consoling the family of Rashid, who was brutally murdered in Vinukonda. He expressed his deep concern over the situation in the state. He also announced plans to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stage a protest in Delhi on July 24, demanding President’s Rule in Andhra Pradesh.
“There is no law and order in the state. Government properties have been destroyed in 490 places, and private properties in 560 locations,” Jagan stated. He highlighted that over 1,000 incidents of violence and 36 murders have occurred in just 45 days. He added that TDP’s harassment has led to 35 suicides and over 300 murder attempts. Jagan criticized the police for filing cases against victims instead of protecting them.
He used Rashid’s case as an example of the state’s lawlessness. Rashid was hacked to death in broad daylight for supporting YSRCP. The accused, Jilani, has connections to TDP, but despite evidence, the police are not taking action. Jagan also mentioned that the yellow media is spreading false stories, claiming the murder was due to personal enmity.
Jagan further criticised the TDP government for negligence regarding his security. He cited an example where he was given an old, malfunctioning bulletproof vehicle during his visit to Vinukonda. He vowed to bring national attention to the state’s dire situation, with YSRCP MLAs, MPs, and MLCs participating in the Delhi protest.
“We will demand President’s Rule in Andhra Pradesh,” Jagan asserted. He claimed that the police are failing to maintain law and order and accused TDP of using violence to distract people from their unfulfilled promises. He stated that they would take this issue to the Prime Minister, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the President.
Jagan urged the public to recognise the government’s responsibility to protect all citizens, regardless of their political affiliations. He called for an end to what he described as the TDP’s reign of terror.
