YSRCP Alleges Political Vendetta in Arrest of MP Mithun Reddy

In a strong rebuttal, leaders of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) have decried the arrest of their MP Mithun Reddy as a politically motivated act. This burgeoning outcry comes after key party figures, including Tamballapalli MLA Dwarakanath Reddy and Legislative Council Chairman Moshen Raju, visited Reddy at the Rajahmundry Central Jail, declaring that governmental forces are being utilized to stifle dissenting voices.

The discontent over Reddy's arrest was palpable as the YSRCP demanded clarity from the state administration regarding the apprehension. Reddy highlighted the overt measures against him, drawing parallels with treatment reserved for criminals. The Reddy family, according to Mithun Reddy, remains distraught over the arrest, which they argue is devoid of legitimate charges as the MP's name was absent from the chargesheet. The YSR Congress asserts that their rise was built on genuine business ventures, describing the situation as a campaign of vengeance by rivals.

Former Narasapuram MLA Mudunuri Varaprasad Raju openly criticized the legal actions against their member, linking the arrest to a broader theme of repressive governance seen over the past year. He asserted that the government, instead of focussing on welfare, is targeting political adversaries. The sentiment resonated with former Minister Chelluboina Venugopala Krishna's remarks, who accused the government of trying to stifle opposition voices, pledging the YSR Congress Party's unwavering dedication to persevere despite challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)