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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Andhra Pradesh HC-Jagan Reddy hit and run protection
The Andhra Pradesh high court on Friday restrained the state police from arresting or taking any coercive action against former chief minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy till July 1 over the death of a party supporter during his recent roadshow. Andhra Pradesh HC-Jagan Reddy hit and run protection Justice K Sreenivasa Reddy also extended the same relief to three other YSRCP leaders named in the first information report (FIR) registered by Guntur police on June 22, four days after a party supporter, C Singayya, allegedly fell under the wheels of a vehicle in which Jagan travelled and succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred when Jagan's convoy was heading toward Rentapalla village in Palnadu district. The YSRCP chief and others have been booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The court questioned the police's decision to charge Jagan and others travelling in the vehicle as prime accused, asking why only the driver was not being prosecuted. 'I am only asking if common sense dictates that only the driver of the car that caused the accident is prosecuted, or if everyone else in the car should be prosecuted too,' the judge remarked. The court further observed that accidents can occur even when all security measures are in place, citing the example of stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj in the early hours on January 29, which claimed at least 30 lives. Advocate General Dammalapati Srinivas, appearing for the state, however, urged the court not to view the incident in isolation. He alleged that after the accident, instead of stopping the rally and calling for help, Jagan and others continued with the rally, allegedly leaving the deceased by the roadside. This conduct, the law officer argued, implicated not just the driver but all the occupants of the vehicle. The AG also pointed out that permission had been granted for only three vehicles and a limited number of participants, but the rally ended up involving 'hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people.' The court acknowledged the state's concerns but said it was not uncommon for mishaps to happen 'even when precautions are taken'. Posting the matter for July 1, the court granted the state time to submit material proving that Jagan had knowledge of, or intended to cause the death, which is necessary to sustain the charge under Section 105 of BNS. Jagan moved the high court on June 25, three days after the case was registered, seeking the FIR be quashed. On Friday, Jagan's counsel P Sudhakar Reddy argued that the former CM was merely a passenger in the car and had no role in the incident. The counsel pointed out that initially the police had claimed that the case involved the offence of rash and negligent driving under Section 106 of BNS, but later booked the YSRCP leaders under more stringent Section 105. The lawyer also objected to the allegations against Jagan made by the AG in the court and said there could be nothing worse than accusing a politician of having 'caused the death of his own party supporter.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra lacks fiscal discipline, picks up debts through NCDs at high interest rate: Ex-CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the current Andhra Pradesh government of financial mismanagement. He claims the state is in trouble due to a lack of fiscal discipline and disregard for the Constitution. Reddy highlighted the Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation's (APMDC) issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), or bonds, at a 9.30% interest rate. He stated this is 2.60% higher than the prevailing State Development Loan (SDL) rate. In a social media post addressed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Prime Minister's Office, Reddy said that APMDC concluded its second NCD issuance, raising Rs 5,526 crore and bringing the total to Rs 9,000 crore on Wednesday, June 25. — ysjagan (@ysjagan) According to Jagan, 'The govt went ahead with the issuance of NCDs despite the matter being admitted by the AP High Court and notices served. It is quite apparent that the proceeds of the issuance would be utilized for financing government revenue expenditure.' Reddy explained that the current government is allowing private companies to access the state's consolidated fund through a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) direct debit mandate. He argues this allows private parties to withdraw funds from the state treasury without state government official oversight. He believes this violates articles 203, 204, and 293(1) of the Constitution of India. Reddy also criticised the government for mortgaging mineral wealth worth Rs 1,91,000 crore for NCD issuances totaling Rs 9,000 crore. Live Events He estimates the high interest rate will add Rs 235 crore to APMDC's yearly expenses, with the NCDs having a 10-year term. He claims that the current government's borrowing in the last 13 months has exceeded 50% of the borrowing done by the previous government over five years.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Cheeli Singaiah death case: Andhra Pradesh HC adjourns Jagan's quash petition hearing
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh High Court adjourned the hearing of quash petitions filed by YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and party leaders in the Cheeli Singaiah death case to Friday. The case stems from an incident where Singaiah was fatally hit by Jagan's vehicle during his visit to Rentapalla in Sattenapalli mandal of Palnadu district. Based on a complaint lodged by Singaiah's wife Cheeli Lourdes Mary, Nallapadu police registered a case under BNS Section 106(1), later altered it to Section 105 read with 49. During the hearing on Thursday, Advocate General Dammalapati Srinivas sought time to gather case details as the petitions are being heard for the first time. The petitioners' counsel argued that the charges do not apply, and expressed concern over the hasty police action. The AG clarified that quash petitions cannot include arrest protection, citing the Supreme Court ruling, and assured no precipitate action.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
YSRCP files petition to quash hit-and-run case against Jagan Mohan Reddy
On Tuesday evening, police seized the vehicle involved in the incident as part of the ongoing investigation. The party, however, maintains that the case is politically motivated and has sought legal recourse to have the charges quashed. The victim, identified as Singayya, was fatally struck by Jagan's bulletproof vehicle during a recent visit to Rentapalla village in Guntur district. The incident has attracted significant public attention and sparked controversy. Vijayawada : The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a quash petition in the High Court in connection with the hit-and-run case involving party chief and former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's vehicle, which allegedly ran over a party supporter, resulting in his death. Meanwhile, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has upped the ante against the NDA coalition government and has called for a five-week programme called 'Recalling Chandrababu's Manifesto' during which the Party would reach out to the people with election promises of the coalition and highlight its failure in keeping them up. Addressing the Party extensive meeting attended by MPs, MLAs, MLCs constituency and regional coordinators here on Wednesday, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy gave a graphic detail of how to go about in highlighting the failures of the government by showing the manifesto, explaining to people what is due from the government and how they got cheated. Launching the programme with the release of QR code, he said, the aim of the programme is to show how much damage Chandrababu Naidu has caused to each family during his one year in office and how much damage is in the offing. 'This should be contrasted with the benefits the people would have received if they were to be in government. This line of thought should be taken to every household up to the village level,' Jagan Mohan Reddy said. The QR code will bring out Chandrababu's manifesto and how much each family should have got and this should be done from district, constituency to village level in five phases, he said adding that the various frauds committed by him would also be seen along with the dues data. 'We should bring awareness among the people about how they are being cheated and how blatantly Chandrababu has been telling that all promises were implemented, and if anyone questions, he is being called names,' the former CM said. Chandrababu during elections has promised to give more than what YSRCP is giving and through his cadre has given a bond explaining how much would each person under what scheme and said this is a bond which says, 'I, Chandrababu Naidu, solemnly pledge that I will uphold the trust placed in me by the people of our state', the bond said and was signed by both Chandrababu and Pawan Kalyan. 'The amount under various schemes will be given from June 24, was the promise and it is time for people to redeem the bond and we should explain in detail in the five-week mass contact programme. Besides the promises, the government owes fee reimbursement, hostel and mess charges, Aarogyasri dues, which adversely affected the poorer sections,' he said. 'A year has passed, and from now on, we have to fight and be available to the people. The draconian rule with its repressive methods should be fought tooth and nail,' Jagan Reddy added. This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: How a YSRCP supporter's death after coming under Jagan's car has sparked a political firestorm
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Jagan slams TDP-led govt for lack of fiscal discipline
Vijayawada; YSRCP president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday, criticised the TDP-led NDA government for what he called lack of fiscal discipline and disregard for the constitutional framework. He alleged that the Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) non-convertible debentures (bonds) were issued at a coupon (interest) rate of 9.3 per cent, which is 2.6 per cent higher than the prevailing state development loan (SDL) rates. He posted on social media platform X that owing to the high interest rate, the additional yearly burden on the APMDC is to the tune of Rs 235 crore. He asked Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to explain who pocketed this amount. 'It is learnt that, on June 25, 2025, APMDC concluded the second tranche of its NCD (bond) issuance at a coupon (interest) rate of 9.3 per cent and raised Rs 5,526 crore, taking the aggregate value of the issuance to Rs 9,000 crore. This is despite the matter being admitted by the Andhra Pradesh High Court and notices served. Further, it is quite apparent that the proceeds of the issuance would be utilised for financing government revenue expenditure,' he posted on X, tagging Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister's Office and others. 'Despite this, the APMDC NCDs (bonds) were issued at a coupon (interest) rate as high as 9.30 per cent, which is 2.6 per cent higher than the prevailing SDL rate. Owing to the high interest rate, the additional yearly burden on the APMDC is to the tune of Rs 235 crore and the term of NCDs is understood to be 10 years.' The former CM alleged that in total disregard to the constitutional provisions, the government granted private parties access to the consolidated fund of the state through RBI direct debit mandate, owing to which, private parties can access the state exchequer and withdraw funds without any requirement of any action from the state government officials.
