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YSRCP accuses Andhra govt of suppressing opposition after ex-MP arrest
The YSR Congress Party has accused the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of suppressing opposition after former MP Margani Bharat was arrested by police in Rajahmundry on Wednesday while attending a party programme. The arrest triggered tension in the area and drew strong protests from the YSRCP.
According to YSRCP, Bharat and former MP Subhash Chandra Bose were at the 36th Division to welcome Telugu Desam Party activists joining YSRCP when police stopped them and later took Bharat into custody. The opposition party alleged the arrest is an example of the government misusing police to obstruct political activities and intimidate leaders.
The YSRCP called on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to stop using the police as a shield against opponents. Separately, YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy met local leaders and cadres from the Rajahmundry Rural constituency to discuss organisational matters and future plans.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The arrest of a former MP escalates the political friction in Andhra Pradesh, where the TDP-led coalition returned to power in 2024 after five years of YSRCP rule. Both parties have a history of trading allegations over misuse of police machinery, but this incident is the first high-profile arrest of an opposition leader since the change of government. With local body elections expected in the coming months, the police conduct at political events will be closely watched for signs of selective enforcement. The next test will be whether YSRCP’s planned protests draw similar police action.
Source: assamtribune.com
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