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Jagan Accuses Coalition Government of Turning Andhra Pradesh into Police State
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has alleged that the coalition government has imposed a police state in Andhra Pradesh, citing increased security measures and restrictions.
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has publicly accused the coalition government of turning Andhra Pradesh into a police state. In a statement released earlier this week, Jagan cited a surge in security protocols and restrictions on civil liberties as evidence of the government's heavy-handed approach.
The allegation comes amid growing concerns among opposition parties and civil society groups about the increasing militarization of public spaces and the curtailment of free movement. Jagan, who leads the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), has repeatedly criticized the coalition's handling of law and order.
While the coalition government has defended its actions as necessary for maintaining public safety, Jagan's remarks have sparked a debate over the balance between security and individual rights in the state.
The statement was made during a press conference where Jagan also called for a review of the current security measures and urged the government to restore normalcy for citizens.
The allegation comes amid growing concerns among opposition parties and civil society groups about the increasing militarization of public spaces and the curtailment of free movement. Jagan, who leads the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), has repeatedly criticized the coalition's handling of law and order.
While the coalition government has defended its actions as necessary for maintaining public safety, Jagan's remarks have sparked a debate over the balance between security and individual rights in the state.
The statement was made during a press conference where Jagan also called for a review of the current security measures and urged the government to restore normalcy for citizens.