Law and order has collapsed in State, alleges Jagan Mohan Reddy

YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has slammed the NDA government for the “collapse of law and order” in the State.

Taking to X, Mr. Jagan said he was shocked and pained by the “complete collapse of law and order” under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s governance.

“The systems have been rendered ineffective due to political vendettas and criminal actions of Mr. Naidu and his party leaders. The arrogance and rowdyism of the ruling party have created an atmosphere of fear, leaving no safety or security for people. The police machinery has been manipulated, leading to incidents that are shameful and alarming,” he alleged.

“In Srikalahasti, Tirupati district, when a constable issued a challan to the driver of the MLA’s wife for driving under the influence of alcohol, the MLA had the same driver assault the constable in the presence of the Circle Inspector. Instead of taking action, the police tried to hush it up. If a policeman has no protection, how can we expect ordinary citizens to feel safe?” he asked.

In YSR Kadapa district’s Khajipeta mandal, YSRCP activist Reddy Shiva Lakshminarayana was falsely charged with possessing ganja for refusing to pay a bribe, beaten, and jailed for two months, he alleged. “Unable to bear the humiliation, he took his own life, leaving his 10-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter destitute,” he added.

“What action is being taken against those who drove him to such a tragic end?” he questioned.

In Kurnool district’s Orvakallu mandal, a former MPTC member Ramesh Naidu was murdered allegedly by TDP activists. “Is this the fate of those who work democratically for the people?” he asked.

Equally horrific was the alleged assault on a 9th grade Dalit girl at Edu Gurrakulapalli village in Sri Sathya Sai district. “TDP activists intimidated her family, stopped them from filing a complaint,” Mr. Jagan alleged. The family was forced to flee the village while the police stood as spectators, he alleged.

“These incidents are not isolated. They show a system where law is mocked, justice is denied, and the accused, shielded by the ruling party, walk free. I warn Mr. Naidu that people will not stay silent forever,” he said.