Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court granted bail to journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao, arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police over remarks made by a guest on his live TV show regarding Amaravati. The court observed that Rao himself did not make the statements and emphasized the need to protect his journalistic and constitutional rights.

Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Jana Sena Party (JSP), has raised concerns over the rising crimes against women in the state, urging Home Minister Anita Vangalapudi to take swift action. Addressing his supporters in Pithapuram on November 4, Kalyan emphasized the need for stronger law enforcement, citing Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath as a model. He warned that if the current administration fails to address the issue, he would be willing to take over the Home Ministry himself. Kalyan criticized the state's police for being hesitant to act on gender crimes due to caste and religious concerns and called for a tougher stance to ensure women’s safety. His remarks have sparked political tension, with critics accusing him of undermining coalition unity, as Vangalapudi belongs to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the principal partner in the NDA-led government. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has also seized on his comments, questioning the effectiveness of the Naidu administration in ensuring public safety. Meanwhile, Kalyan’s growing political influence, especially in alliance with the BJP, is evident in his recent launch of the Narasimha Varahi Ghanam, a new wing of his party aimed at protecting Sanatana dharma in the region.