Senior YSRCP Leader Ambati Rambabu Arrested in Guntur Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks
GUNTUR: In a significant political development, the Andhra Pradesh Police on Saturday arrested senior YSRCP leader and former minister Ambati Rambabu following his alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The arrest has sparked intense political drama and raised serious concerns about law and order in the state.
Chaotic Scenes and Political Confrontation
High drama unfolded on the streets of Guntur and at Rambabu's residence throughout Saturday afternoon and late into the night. According to footage aired on Telugu news channels, dozens of TDP leaders and cadres were seen ransacking the opposition leader's house and vehicles, creating chaotic conditions in the area.
Guntur district Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal confirmed to PTI that Rambabu, who had served as irrigation minister in the previous YSRCP government, was formally arrested. The former minister was taken into custody amid tight security arrangements as hundreds of ruling party supporters gathered, demanding that Rambabu apologize for the alleged disparaging remarks against the TDP supremo.
YSRCP Alleges Murder Attempt and 'Jungle Raj'
Meanwhile, the YSRCP has made serious allegations following the incident. The party claimed that a murder attempt had been made on Rambabu and said his life was under serious threat following what they described as an "attack" by TDP supporters.
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy issued a strong statement alleging that Andhra Pradesh has descended into a state of 'jungle raj' under the current administration. Reddy accused Chief Minister Naidu of presiding over lawlessness and political vendetta against opposition voices.
"Acts of violence and murder attempts against opposition leaders are increasing by the day and are being carried out deliberately to intimidate voices questioning the government," Reddy said in a YSRCP press release, highlighting growing concerns about political violence in the state.
Escalating Political Tensions and National Intervention Sought
In a related development that underscores the seriousness of the situation, YSRCP Parliamentary Party leader YV Subba Reddy wrote separate letters to the Union home secretary and the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. These communications seek immediate intervention over what the YSRCP describes as an alarming breakdown of law and order in Andhra Pradesh.
Several leaders of the ruling coalition have criticized Rambabu for his comments against the chief minister, while the opposition party maintains that the arrest and accompanying violence represent a dangerous escalation of political tensions in the state.
The incident has brought into sharp focus the increasingly polarized political climate in Andhra Pradesh, with both major parties trading serious allegations about governance, law enforcement, and democratic norms. As the situation continues to develop, observers are watching closely to see how state authorities handle the fallout from this high-profile arrest and the accompanying allegations from both sides of the political divide.
