TDP MP calls for inquiry against Jagan for 'irresponsible' remarks

Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu has urged Union home minister Amit Shah to initiate a probe against YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for inciting public unrest with his provocative comments against the state government during his latest visit to Sri Satya Sai district.

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HYDERABAD:

In a nine-page letter to Shah on Wednesday night, Devarayalu, who represents Narasaraopet parliamentary constituency, called for appropriate action to be initiated against Jagan to safeguard the spirit of democracy and uphold the rule of law.

"While political criticism and democratic discourse are welcome in any healthy democracy, such irresponsible statements, when made in public rallies, can have far-reaching consequences, including the erosion of public confidence in lawful authorities and an increase in political polarization," he said.

According to Devarayalu, the YSRCP chief, during his visit to Papireddypalli village of Ramgiri block on Tuesday, made wild and unsubstantiated accusations against the state government.