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The recent murder of Rasheed in Vinukonda, Palnadu district, has sparked a political storm in Andhra Pradesh. YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, citing the incident, has demanded President's rule in the state, alleging a breakdown of law and order under the newly formed Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition government. However, the Congress Party has vehemently denounced Jagan's demand, accusing him of attempting to exploit the tragedy for political gain.
Kolanukonda Shivaji, an All India Congress Committee member, has called Jagan's demand 'ridiculous' and a blatant attempt to 'politicize the murder.' Shivaji maintains that the murder of Rasheed was a result of personal rivalry with the accused, and not a reflection of broader political instability. He emphasizes that Jagan, despite leading a party with 30 MPs in Parliament, has never pressed the central government for the promises made to Andhra Pradesh during its bifurcation. Specifically, he highlights Jagan's silence on the issue of Special Category Status, which is considered crucial for the state's economic development.
Shivaji's criticism of Jagan centers around his perception of the YSRCP leader's opportunistic approach to the murder incident. Shivaji suggests that Jagan is attempting to leverage the tragedy to destabilize the TDP-led government and further his own political agenda. The Congress leader underscores the contrast between Jagan's current demand for President's rule and his previous inaction regarding key promises made to Andhra Pradesh. Shivaji's stance represents a distinct critique of Jagan's political strategy, suggesting that his demand is driven by self-interest rather than genuine concern for the welfare of the state.
Source: Congress leader calls Jagan’s demand for President’s rule in Andhra Pradesh ‘ridiculous’