Jaganmohan Reddy Slams AP Govt, Alleges Fear Politics and Systemic Collapse

Amaravati: YSR Congress Party chief and former Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy launched a sharp attack on the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, accusing it of spreading fear, suppressing public issues, and indulging in political vendetta.

Speaking at a PAC meeting on Tuesday, Jagan alleged that the arrest of senior IPS officer PSR Anjaneyulu was the latest example of the government's attempt to intimidate officials. “The court has already questioned the government's treatment of two other officers in the same case. For the first time in history, I am witnessing a government that creates false evidence just to implicate individuals,” he said.

Jagan claimed that the government is using intimidation, coercion, and manipulation to target political opponents and instill fear among the public. “All democratic systems are crumbling. This administration has opened the floodgates to dangerous precedents. If this continues, Andhra Pradesh will descend into complete lawlessness,” he warned.

He further alleged that the ruling coalition is targeting YSRCP leaders, including Lok Sabha MP Mithun Reddy, with fabricated charges. Jagan also accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of harboring a long-standing grudge against Peddi Reddy’s family due to past political rivalries and using government agencies for personal vendetta.

Touching upon the liquor scam, Jagan questioned the logic behind the CID’s case. “Our government brought in a revolutionary liquor policy—reduced sales hours, removed private shops, and increased taxes, which led to a drop in consumption. So, who benefited during Chandrababu’s term?” he asked.

Drawing parallels with ancient Rome, Jagan accused the current administration of distracting people with sensationalism while real issues remain unaddressed. “Back then, they used gladiator games to divert the public’s attention from their hardships. Today, the ruling government arrests people or spreads false narratives to escape accountability.”

Highlighting alleged corruption in the capital city’s development, he pointed to land allocations and inflated project estimates. “Land worth ₹3,000 crore in Visakhapatnam was handed over to a nameless company for ₹1. Lulu Group got land worth ₹1,500–2,000 crore. Infrastructure project costs have mysteriously doubled—from ₹36,000 crore to ₹77,000 crore. Judicial preview and reverse tendering have been scrapped. I’ve never witnessed such blatant loot.”

Jagan also criticized the government's failure to deliver on key promises: “Why were Super Six and Super Seven schemes abandoned? Why was Arogyasri dismantled? Fee reimbursement dues amounting to ₹3,500 crore remain unpaid. Pensions have been cut by 4 lakh. Not a single new pension has been issued.”

Accusing the government of fiscal mismanagement, he said, “While the state's income is declining, officials are growing richer. The CM is busy diverting attention whenever a people-centric issue emerges.”

Jagan concluded by emphasizing the crucial role of the PAC in safeguarding democracy amid what he described as the rise of “red book governance.”