Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Reddy has launched a scathing attack on Chandrababu Naidu’s government, criticizing its inability to maintain law and order. He questioned, “What kind of governance is this, Chandrababu? You are unable to protect women and girls.” He expressed concern that crimes such as rape, murder, and harassment have become alarmingly common in the state.
Referring to the recent tragic incident in Badvel, where a college student was set on fire and killed, Jagan called it an extremely heinous crime. Offering his condolences to the victim’s family, he pointed to the failure of the state government and police system in preventing such incidents. He criticized the current state of fear among the public, stating, “Instead of providing people with a sense of security, the government has pushed them to live in constant fear.”
In a series of remarks on social media, Jagan Reddy accused Chandrababu Naidu of sabotaging the welfare schemes introduced by the previous YSRCP government out of political vendetta. He specifically highlighted the “Disha” initiative, a revolutionary safety program for women and girls, and claimed that the Naidu administration deliberately weakened it. He questioned, “Isn’t it unfair to undermine a program that provided security to women?”
Jagan explained that the “Disha” app had been downloaded by over 1.56 crore people, providing them with a sense of safety. He further noted that during the YSRCP’s rule, the government set up 13 POCSO courts, 12 women’s courts, forensic labs, and appointed public prosecutors in every district to strengthen the “Disha” program. He also mentioned that 900 bikes and 163 Bolero vehicles were provided to the police for better patrolling under the scheme, and 18 specialized Disha police stations were established, along with crime management vehicles connected to the police command control room.
Criticizing the current government’s priorities, Jagan accused Naidu of scrapping essential programs for women’s safety while focusing on activities such as running sand and liquor scams, and overseeing gambling clubs. He also condemned the police for following the ruling party’s commands, filing false cases against the opposition, and neglecting their primary duty to protect women and children. Jagan concluded by asking, “What kind of governance is this, Chandrababu?”