Will fight against ‘politics of vendetta’, Jagan tells CBN

YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of pursuing “politics of vendetta” and “authoritarian governance”, vowing to fight against the alleged practice of filing criminal cases against political rivals.

He also reiterated the demand for resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh over the alleged irregularities in the District Selection Committee-2025 teacher recruitment process.

In a message on X, Jagan Mohan Reddy said, “Mr Chandrababu, remember this: Political Power is not permanent. Neither is the power of the police. False cases are not permanent. No matter how many cases you file, how many midnight arrests you carry out, how many doors you break open, or how many police personnel you deploy, the YSR Congress Party will not retreat. We will continue to stand by the victims, challenge injustice, and fight against authoritarian governance.”

He said, “You may be able to arrest individuals, but you cannot break the courage that resides in the hearts of the people, nor can you silence the questions they continue to ask.”

The YSR Congress Party chief also claimed that Gen Z is raising its voice and questioning the government across the state.

“Why has there been no CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in DSC-2025? Why has Education Minister Nara Lokesh not resigned, taking responsibility for these allegations? Why has the government failed to release the pending Rs 9,500 crore under the Vidya Deevena and Vasathi Deevena schemes? Why was the promise of providing Rs 3,000 per month as unemployment allowance abandoned? When will the government pay the Rs 1.08 lakh in arrears owed to every unemployed youth over the past three years?” said Jagan Mohan Reddy.

He stated that neither Chandrababu Naidu nor Lokesh has answers to these questions. Instead of responding, the government is resorting to false cases, midnight arrests, and police excesses in an attempt to divert public attention.

Alleging unfair action by state police, the YSR Congress Party president said, “If those who perpetrate attacks belong to the ruling party, they are protected. If the victims belong to the YSR Congress Party, criminal cases are filed against them.”

He said, “If public representatives stand by the victims, they too are booked. Those who question the government are arrested. Those who dare to hold it accountable face midnight police raids, with their doors being broken open. Is this democracy? Is this justice? Is this the rule of law?”