Jagan’s criminal mindset is evident from violence by his party leaders: Andhra CM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has accused former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of inciting violence to disrupt local body elections. Naidu claims the YSRCP is using 'hit and run' tactics to create a crisis and hinder the democratic process.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political instability and intense partisan conflict in Andhra Pradesh, which threatens the integrity of local governance and election processes.
Jagan’s criminal mindset is evident from violence by his party leaders: Andhra CM left Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/2ebpio/article71619858.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Telangana-officGF4GLJQQJ.3.jpg.jpg - Varanasi: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addresses a 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' event organised to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI09_17_2026_000353B) Jagan Mohan Reddy want the government to land in trouble through his ‘hit and run tactics’, i.e., precipitate a crisis and leave the government to grapple with it, Naidu said VIJAYAWADA Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the blatant manner in which the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders were obstructing the local body elections by inciting violence at the behest of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy was reflective of the former CM’s criminal mindset. Over 75,000 people bound over ahead of local body polls in A.P.
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