In a fresh escalation of political tensions in Andhra Pradesh, the residence of former minister Jogi Ramesh was attacked on Sunday, February 1st. The incident occurred just a day after violent unrest followed the arrest of another YSRCP leader, Ambati Rambabu, in Guntur.
According to police reports, the attack on Ramesh’s residence in Ibrahimpatnam was provoked by sharp remarks made by the former minister against Nara Lokesh, which angered Telugu Desam Party (TDP) cadres. Protesters stormed the premises, causing damage to furniture and setting sections of the house ablaze.
The incident bears striking resemblance to the violent scenes witnessed in Guntur on Saturday night, where TDP activists vandalized the residence and office of Ambati Rambabu following his arrest for making allegedly offensive comments against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
Former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the assaults, describing them as part of a pattern of political intimidation. He held Chandrababu Naidu responsible for the organized violence against YSRCP leaders. In a statement, the YSRCP alleged that the mob acted in an organized manner and ransacked Ramesh’s residence.
This latest incident has further heightened political tensions in Andhra Pradesh, with both parties engaging in escalating acts of violence and verbal attacks. The situation remains volatile as political leaders from both sides continue to trade barbs and engage in confrontational rhetoric.
