Chandrababu Naidu Compares Jagan Mohan Reddy to 'Kamsa' From Mahabharata over Niece’s Wedding Row
Naidu accused Jagan of blocking his sister’s wedding and said the YSR Congress Party created unrest and intimidation during local body elections.
- On Saturday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu compared YSR Congress Party leader Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy to the mythological character "Kamsa," accusing him of obstructing his niece's wedding at the Yelahanka Palace.
- Naidu's remarks follow reports that Jagan denied his sister, Y S Sharmila, permission to host her daughter Anjili Reddy's wedding at the family compound, with Naidu stressing she is entitled to a property share.
- Amid local body elections, Naidu also accused Jagan and the YSRCP of creating unrest in Punganur, Rayachoti, Kanigiri, Darsi, Kadapa, Thamballapalle and Tirupati, claiming they brought in "hired groups from Punjab."
- Reacting to the allegations, the YSRCP accused the Chief Minister of personal attacks to "divert attention away" from alleged violence by his own Telugu Desam Party, charging the TDP with "undermining democracy."
- The State Election Commission faces criticism for allegedly failing to monitor nomination interference during the polls, while Naidu asserted his government would act in accordance with Election Commission rules.
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‘Kamsa mama’: Chandrababu Naidu targets Jagan Mohan Reddy over row with sister Sharmila
The remarks come days after Y S Sharmila, president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), was denied the use of the family’s Bengaluru home, Yelahanka Palace, to host the wedding and reception of her daughter Anjili on November 25.
Chandrababu Naidu has launched a scathing attack on Jagan Reddy amid reports that he had refused to allow his niece's wedding to take place at the family compound in Bengaluru.
<p style="text-align: justify;">Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has made a statement about former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy that is likely to escalate the political conflict. Naidu has called the YSRCP party chief "Kansma Mama." This news comes after Jagan refused to allow his niece's wedding at the family compound in Bengaluru. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Naidu reacted strongly to this and launched a personal …
Chandrababu Naidu's 'Kansa Mama' Jab At Jagan Reddy Over Wedding Venue Row With Sister
Anjili Reddy is set to marry Dr Somala Raghuram Reddy. The wedding is planned for November 25, with a reception in Hyderabad on December 5. Sharmila personally invited several guests to the Bengaluru event.
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