YSRCP Lays Siege to Andhra Jyothi Office in Dramatic Showdown

Tension gripped Hyderabad on Tuesday as YSR Congress Party leaders staged a protest outside the ABN Andhra Jyothy office in Film Nagar, accusing the media house of running biased and defamatory reports against the party.

Apology Sought Over Controversial Articles

Senior YSRCP leaders, including former ministers and MLAs, objected to articles written by Managing Director Vemuri Radhakrishna, alleging they were politically motivated and aimed at damaging the party’s image . They also raised concerns over content they claimed was derogatory towards women and demanded an immediate apology .

Concerns on Media Responsibility

The party leaders stated that while press freedom is important, it must be exercised with accountability . They warned that publishing unverified or defamatory content could mislead the public and weaken trust in the media.

Chandrababu Naidu Condemns Protest

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu criticized the protest, stating that intimidation of media organisations threatens press freedom and democracy . He accused the opposition of resorting to such actions to divert attention from its failures and asserted that the government would not tolerate pressure on the media.

Issue Turns Political

The incident has escalated into a political controversy, with YSRCP questioning media ethics and the ruling coalition defending press freedom, drawing attention across both Telugu states.