Naidu Accuses YSRCP of Using Genji for Political Gain

Amaravati, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu accused the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Monday of manipulating Genji for its political objectives. The national president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) asserted that the YSRCP is willing to do anything, including committing crimes, to gain power.

During a press conference, Naidu claimed that the YSRCP spreads unrest and then tries to blame others for it. He also accused YSRCP president and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of double standards regarding the Election Commission. Naidu pointed out that Reddy’s party had previously supported the process for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner but now makes various allegations following electoral losses.

Naidu alleged that the YSRCP manipulated local body elections to secure uncontested victories while in power. He stated that the then State Election Commissioner was forced to request protection from the central government after reporting widespread irregularities in local elections, only to face criticism instead of support.

According to Naidu, during the previous YSRCP government, 24% of Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) and 19% of Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) seats were won uncontested, which he claims were achieved through the misuse of governmental powers.

He further alleged that the previous administration introduced laws to disqualify opposition candidates and planted liquor bottles in their homes to frame them, while also obstructing opposition parties from filing nominations. Naidu emphasized that there has been no precedent for such a high number of nominations during the YSRCP’s tenure and accused the party of resorting to violence in both past and current elections.

The TDP leader pledged that the government would take appropriate action against the alleged excesses of YSRCP leaders. He also mentioned that the coalition would politically confront the party and expose its actions. Naidu noted that while the previous government misused power, its leaders are now resorting to threats and attacks.

He recalled that when Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy was murdered, an attempt was made to blame him for it. Now, he claims, he is being held responsible for the violence allegedly perpetrated by the YSRCP. Naidu stated that violence has no place in his life but he will not flee from criminals and thugs. He warned that those who take action against such elements may become targets of retaliation, but he will not be intimidated by threats.