Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 19 : Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) spokesperson Aare Shyamala on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, alleging a rise in crimes against women and accusing TDP MLAs of perpetrating harassment and intimidation.
Addressing a press conference, Shyamala questioned the state of women's safety under the current government, stating, "What promises were made to women before the elections, and what is happening today? Women are left with no protection while TDP MLAs themselves have become tormentors."
Citing specific incidents, Shyamala accused Amudalavalasa MLA Kuna Ravi Kumar of harassing KGBV Principal Soumya, alleging that she was kept confined in his office during late hours and was subjected to unsolicited midnight video calls. "What right do MLAs have to misuse their position and terrorise officials?" she asked. She further revealed that, unable to withstand the harassment and arrogance of the Guntur East MLA Naseer, a woman named Sofia had even attempted suicide.
Shyamala lambasted the silence of Home Minister Anitha, questioning why she has not spoken on Soumya's suicide attempt or the rising number of cases of women being victimised, including within her own constituency. She said, "During YS Jagan's tenure, women had the protection of the Disha App. What benefit has the coalition's so-called Shakti App delivered? Women employees and even IPS officers are facing humiliation under this regime."
She criticised the coalition government for ignoring complaints made to the police, shielding perpetrators. "Why are these atrocities invisible to the yellow media? Why is the government standing by the guilty instead of the victims?" she asked.
Shyamala reminded how Dalit women are not being protected, and Dalits are openly insulted as "ganja addicts" by coalition leaders. She declared that the YSR Congress Party will continue to fight on behalf of women, Dalits, and victims of injustice, ensuring their voice is heard.
"Women, children, and even senior officials are unsafe under the coalition regime. The YSRCP will remain the only true support for women and oppressed communities in Andhra Pradesh," Shyamala asserted.