Since the coalition government took charge in Andhra Pradesh, there have been strong criticisms that it is selectively implementing only the “Red Book” promises with full commitment.
YSRCP leaders allege that physical attacks, police cases, and arrests against their cadre are happening rampantly.
Meanwhile, they claim sand, soil, liquor, and real estate sectors are being exploited, and business owners are being threatened for illegal collections.
There’s a widespread narrative that the new regime is running amok, treating the previous administration as entirely corrupt.
In this context, YSR Congress chief and former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy appears to have regained confidence about returning to power.
Despite the party winning just 11 seats in the recent elections, political analysts view Jagan’s assertiveness as a sign of his belief that this is only a temporary setback.
Jagan has been holding a series of internal meetings with party leaders at various levels.
In each meeting, his message is consistent: “We will come back to power. The officials and police officers who are falsely implicating and harassing our leaders and cadre will not be spared — even if they retire or go beyond the seven seas.”
His repeated warnings have now drawn attention.
Some might think Jagan is saying these things merely to comfort his party cadre. But those who know him say otherwise — when he says something, he follows through.
In politics, it's not expensive to file cases or jail people if you're in power — and that’s why the current coalition government is also misusing its position to enforce its version of the “Red Book constitution.”
Jagan is visibly agitated over what he perceives as the unjust harassment of his party leaders and workers. That’s why he’s issuing direct warnings to his political rivals.
He’s making it clear that YSRCP will return to power and that his 2.0 administration will be on a whole new level.
His statements are not to be taken lightly, say party insiders — because when Jagan says something, he means business.
All signs indicate that Andhra Pradesh is heading toward a highly charged and combative political climate in the coming days.
