YSRCP raises ‘Save Democracy’ slogans

On Monday, former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, along with YSRCP MLAs and MLCs, arrived at the assembly premises wearing black scarves and raising slogans of “save democracy.” Protesting against the allegedly deteriorating law and order situation in the state, the opposition leaders, led by YS Jagan, marched towards the Assembly. However, they were intercepted by police at the assembly gate.
The police reportedly snatched and tore the placards and papers held by the YSRCP MLAs and MLCs. YS Jagan confronted the police, questioning their authority to take such actions. The YSRCP legislators expressed intense displeasure at the police’s behavior at the Assembly gate. YS Jagan stated that the police’s heavy-handedness would not persist forever and issued a stern warning, reminding them of their duty to protect democracy, not undermine it.
Highlighting the insignia of lions on police caps, YS Jagan said they symbolize the protection of democracy, not its destruction. He questioned the police’s right to seize and tear the papers held by the MLAs and MLCs, demanding accountability for their actions.
Later, the YSR Congress Party staged a walkout from the State Assembly during the Governor’s speech. Led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the party members expressed their dissent vehemently, obstructing the Governor’s address.
Later in the day, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy tweeted on X, “In just 50 days, this government has failed on all fronts. Law and order has collapsed, causing public fear. They couldn’t even present a full budget, relying on a vote-on-account for 7 months, exposing their inability to fulfill promises. Chandrababu Naidu’s government, fearing questions, creates chaos to divert attention, using violence to suppress opposition.”
“In the current assembly, there are only two sides: the ruling party and the opposition. Our party should be recognized as the opposition, but the government fears this. Recognizing us and giving the right to speak in the assembly is the right of the opposition, which they avoided. Despite 50 days in power, Chandrababu Naidu’s governance attempts to murder democracy remind us of Shishupala’s sins, indicating that his day of reckoning is near.”
“I, along with our party’s MLAs, MLCs, and leaders, are heading to Delhi on the 24th to protest and highlight the State’s misrule, political murders, and violence. We will advocate for President’s rule in Andhra Pradesh and continue our fight along with like-minded parties.”