YSRCP slams arrest of Alur MLA Virupakshi, alleges police high-handedness
The YSR Congress Party has condemned the arrest of MLA Virupakshi, alleging that the police acted with political bias under the current state government. The party claims the arrest was an act of intimidation following a visit to a victimized family.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing political tensions and allegations of police partisanship in regional Indian politics.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Sunday strongly condemned the arrest of Alur MLA Virupakshi and his son Chandrasekhar, alleging that the police action reflected the “authoritarian attitude” of the State government.
In a statement, YSRCP leaders S.V. Mohan Reddy, MLC A. Madhusudhan, B.Y. Ramaiah and Katasani Ram Bhupal Reddy alleged that a large contingent of police personnel arrived at the legislator’s residence at Chippagiri in Kurnool district at around 2.45 a.m. and forcibly entered the house after breaking open the doors.
The leaders said Mr. Virupakshi had gone to Sangala village in Chippagiri mandal to console the family of YSRCP leader Giri, whose house was allegedly attacked by TDP leader Nagaraju and his supporters. They alleged that TDP activists pelted stones at the MLA during the visit, injuring his brother, Sriramudu.
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