Home Minister’s charges baseless: YSRCP

In a fierce rebuttal, YSRCP Women’s Wing State president, Varudu Kalyani, strongly criticised Home Minister, Vangalapudi Anitha, for what she called “baseless and disgraceful remarks” against former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy concerning the Tirumala laddu controversy. Kalyani, addressing the media in Visakhapatnam, made it clear that such unfounded accusations would not hold up over time, and accountability would soon catch up with those responsible for spreading misinformation.
“Anita, in her capacity as Home Minister, has crossed the line by making false allegations against Jagan Mohan Reddy,” Kalyani said. “These lies will not endure; the truth will prevail, and those responsible will be held accountable. It’s only a matter of time before the deception is exposed.”
Drawing a parallel between Anitha’s accusations and those made by former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu in the past, Kalyani noted the similarities. She recalled Naidu’s earlier claims regarding the sacred Tirumala laddus, which were disproven with clear evidence.
Yet, Kalyani pointed out that both Naidu and Anita have continued to spread misinformation.
“If Chandrababu Naidu truly believes in these claims, he should have the courage to demand an independent investigation,” Kalyani challenged. “But instead, both he and Anita continue to deceive the public. It’s disappointing but predictable.”
Kalyani’s criticism did not stop there. She aimed at the government’s handling of YS Jagan’s recent visit to Tirupati, accusing the authorities of double standards.
 “While YSRCP leaders were prevented from attending the event, BJP workers from other states were allowed to enter the area freely,” she charged. “The Home Minister’s failure to act in these circumstances is nothing short of disgraceful.”
Turning her attention to PCC President Sharmila, Kalyani dismissed her as a mere puppet of Chandrababu Naidu. “Sharmila is reading from a script written by Naidu himself.
She lacks originality and is simply repeating what she’s been told to say,” Kalyani remarked, further intensifying her attack on the opposition.