Criminals in politics a threat to democracy: CM

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that criminals masquerading as politicians pose a serious threat to democracy. He alleged that those who have been undermining democracy in the state for the past five years are now seeking new ways to further their agenda. He criticised their strategy of repeatedly spreading falsehoods to mislead the public.
The Chief Minister remarked that such individuals would go to any extent to manipulate people for their selfish gains.
He stated that those who claim to be champions of Dalits are, in reality, exploiting and deceiving them. He further noted that atrocities, murders, and violence occur only in a lawless state and emphasised that governance in a democracy should be conducted through legal means.
Naidu made these remarks while addressing a review meeting with party leaders at NTR Bhavan in Mangalagiri on Friday. The meeting focused on the upcoming MLC elections and the welfare of party workers. He decided to form a three-member committee to discuss the party’s support for the North Andhra Teachers’ MLC election. The committee will comprise MP G.R. Bharat, MLC Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao, and AS Ramakrishna.
He urged party leaders to take the elections for the Combined West Godavari, Krishna-Guntur graduates’ MLC seats seriously and work diligently. He expressed confidence in securing a resounding victory for party candidates Alapati Raja and Perabattula Rajasekhar.
The meeting was attended by senior leaders, including Nimmala Ramanaidu, Palla Srinivasa Rao, MLC Ashok Babu, Chintamaneni Prabhakar, and Jawahar.