In the last four months, he also started reading books on welfare and development programmes implemented by different states and different countries in Asia and Europe
YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan mohan Reddy is a `god fearing man'. He always believes winning the confidence of people is the only weapon to achieve heights in politics and become a statesman. Apart from his father and former chief minister YS Rajaekhara Reddy, his role models are Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Aung San Suu Kyi who fought for the freedom of their people in their respective countries by languishing in jails for years.
Jagan, who was incarcerated exactly one year ago on May 27 in the 150 year old Chenchalguda jail in connection with disproportionate assets case probed by the CBI, is quite different in his character and behavior from what his opponents call the 40 year old young politician to be an ` arrogant and a political opportunist.' According to knowledgeable sources, since the day he landed in the jail, Jagan never felt sad. He always appears with a smiley face and looks confident. He is always humble and listens to others carefully during interactions.
Jail sources said Jagan, who was allotted prisoner number 6093, felt very unhappy on a few occasions.
Whenever he listened allegations made against his father YSR by the ruling Congress, he felt hurt. ‘He maintains silence for some time and spends time alone in his special room.’ The recent sweeping remarks made by state Finance Minister A Ramanarayama Reddy against YSR shattered Jagan.
In his daily life in the jail, as a special class prisoner in a separate enclosure, Jagan devoted most of his time in reading books. He preferred to read the biographies of Gandhi, Mandela and Suu Kyi. Sources said early in the morning he spends most of his time reading news papers.
In the last four months, he also started reading books on welfare and development programmes implemented by different states and different countries in Asia and Europe.
Besides, Jagan spend at least one hour reading Bible every day.
During ‘mulakat’ with his party leaders, family members and the newly joining leaders from other parties, Jagan instills confidence among them that ‘ nothing will happen to him and ultimately justice will prevail’.
He always says that his fight against the government and opposition party will yield positive results with the support of people only. He strongly believes – ‘people’s support is the only weapon’ to defeat his opponents. He asks party men to be with people only and fight on their problems.
Though jail provides nonvegetarian food, Jagan prefers vegetarian meals. He takes a glass of milk in the morning and fruit juices in the afternoon and evening before having lunch and dinner. As the prison does not have a gym, Jagan is keeping himself fit and healthy through vigorous physical exercises like jogging, sources say. Sometimes, he plays shuttle with his coprisoners in the jail.
He is provided separate toilets and air cooler in the summer.
Source: thahansindia
