# Jagan Reddy accuses Andhra government of targeting Backward Classes 2026-08-14T02:22:54+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of targeting Backward Classes (BCs) through false cases. Speaking after visiting jailed party MLA Virupakshi in Kurnool, Reddy alleged law and order had worsened and that police had filed fabricated charges against 38 people linked to the MLA. Reddy claimed police damaged CCTV cameras during a night raid on Virupakshi's house and arrested him under serious charges. He also alleged that a TDP worker tore the MLA's wife's clothes, leading to charges under the SC/ST Act. The former chief minister warned those responsible would repent. The TDP had no immediate comment. ## Coverage - telanganatoday.com Tags: Andhra Pradesh, backward classes, Jagan Mohan Reddy, law and order, TDP, YSRCP Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jagan-reddy-accuses-andhra-government-of-targeting-backward-classes/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jagan-reddy-accuses-andhra-government-of-targeting-backward-classes/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.