Jagan accuses A.P. government of harassing YSRCP leaders with false police cases
YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of politically motivated harassment following the arrest of party leader Seediri Appalaraju. The arrest stems from a hit-and-run case involving Appalaraju's son, which Jagan claims is being used to target YSRCP members.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions and allegations of judicial misuse between the ruling TDP and the opposition YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh.
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday alleged that the Chandrababu Naidu government had been harassing all the YSRCP leaders by foisting false police cases.
He met the party leader and former Minister Seediri Appalaraju in Srikakulam District Jail at Ampolu. Mr. Appala Raju was arrested on July 22 for allegedly misleading investigating officers and tampering with evidence in a hit-and-run case involving his son.
On July 10, a 45-year-old man, Danayya, died on the spot after a two-wheeler allegedly ridden by the Minister’s son hit him on the Old National Highway at Kasibugga in Srikakulam district.
Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy vowed to extend legal support for the quick release of Mr. Appalaraju.
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