There is growing concern in Andhra Pradesh over the police filing cases against several YCP leaders, including former minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy’s daughter, Poojitha. The trouble began after they submitted a petition to the Nellore district Joint Collector, seeking a CBI investigation into Govardhan Reddy’s arrest in Bengaluru on charges related to illegal quartz mining. Instead of addressing their concerns, the police responded by registering a case against Poojitha and around ten others, accusing them of causing public unrest.
This move has shocked many in Nellore and beyond, who see it as an unfair crackdown on democratic expression. Submitting a petition is a basic right, yet it has been turned into grounds for legal action, raising fears of political intimidation. Locals and YCP supporters feel this is part of a wider pattern where opposition voices are being targeted through questionable legal means, threatening the spirit of democracy in the state.
While the police maintain their actions are lawful and meant to maintain public order, the controversy highlights deep political tensions in Andhra Pradesh. Citizens and observers are calling for greater fairness and transparency, warning that the misuse of law enforcement against political opponents risks undermining justice and democratic freedoms in the region.
