The president of the Bharata Chaitanya Yuvajana (BCY) Party, Bode Ramachandra Yadav, has launched a scathing attack on the Andhra Pradesh government, declaring that law and order in the state has completely collapsed. He asserted that crimes against women and children have become a daily occurrence, marking a failure of the present coalition administration.
Personal Incident Highlights Systemic Failure
Speaking to the media in Punganur on Tuesday, Yadav cited a chilling personal incident as evidence of the deteriorating security situation. He revealed that his daughter and her friends were chased for nearly 10 kilometres by a miscreant while returning from a private function. The man allegedly stopped their car near Punganur, abused the driver for wearing an Ayyappa mala, and terrorised the young women.
The subsequent police action, according to Yadav, was more shocking than the crime itself. Instead of acting against the accused, the police illegally detained the victims' staff and driver overnight and harassed them for hours the next day. He questioned why a matter fit for a traffic constable required monitoring at the district Superintendent of Police level, hinting at a possible political conspiracy behind the harassment.
Allegations of Extra-Constitutional Authority and Drug Hub
Yadav made sensational claims about the power structure within the government. He alleged that a cabinet minister, who does not hold the home portfolio, is functioning as an extra-constitutional authority controlling the home department. While a Dalit woman holds the title of Home Minister, real power allegedly lies with another key minister, with instructions flowing directly from the office of Lokesh to senior police officials. "Is this democracy or authoritarianism?" he questioned.
Further escalating his charges, the BCY chief stated that Andhra Pradesh has become a hub for drugs, with the mafia flourishing due to political patronage and police inaction. He demanded an immediate Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the sprawling drug network. He warned that failure to order such an inquiry would only strengthen public suspicion about the involvement of government leaders in the illicit trade.
Defiance Against "False Cases" and Warning to Government
Unfazed by potential legal repercussions, Yadav stated that cases cannot silence him. He disclosed that he has faced over 30 false cases in the past and 17 more in the last 20 months for questioning government policies. He criticised Lokesh for interfering in multiple departments while failing to address core issues in sectors like education.
Yadav reminded the government that people had voted for change due to the previous regime's failure on law and order. He accused the current government of similar indifference and ineffectiveness over the past 20 months. The BCY president concluded with a stern warning that the public would teach a fitting lesson if such poor governance continues.
