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Last Updated:<\/span>November 16, 2025, 15:57 IST<\/time><\/p>\nYS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused TDP and N Balakrishna’s followers of vandalising YSRCP office in Hindupur, calling it a direct assault on democracy.<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\nJagan Mohan Reddy also shared a video of the incident. (X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nYuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP and local MLA N Balakrishna\u2019s followers of vandalising the party\u2019s office at Hindupur in Sri Sathyasai district.<\/p>\nSharing a video of the incident in a post on X on Saturday, the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister said that the alleged attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishna\u2019s followers on the YSRCP office was a direct assault on democracy and described it as a barbaric act.<\/p>\n\u201cThe violent attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishna\u2019s followers on the YSRCP office in Hindupur is a direct assault on democracy itself. We strongly condemn this barbaric act. When political parties start destroying offices, smashing furniture, breaking glass panes, and physically attacking workers, it shows a dangerous collapse of democratic norms,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\nThe violent attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishna\u2019s followers on the YSRCP office in Hindupur is a direct assault on democracy itself. We strongly condemn this barbaric act. When political parties start destroying offices, smashing furniture, breaking glass panes, and physically\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/aFVgHXoRDl<\/a>\u2014 YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) November 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe further alleged that the absolute inaction of the police makes this even more alarming, adding that their silence is not negligence but a warning that Andhra Pradesh\u2019s \u201claw and order machinery is being openly misused for Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu\u2019s political agenda.”<\/p>\nHe further claimed that the TDP\u2019s alleged brutality in Hindupur shows that Naidu\u2019s leadership emboldens mobs, encourages violence, and tries to crush political opposition through fear.<\/p>\n\u201cA government that cannot protect the basic democratic rights of its opponents has no moral right to speak about governance. We strongly condemn this attack. It is not just on YSRCP but on every citizen who believes in democracy and political freedom,” he added.<\/p>\nSri Sathyasai district YSRCP president and former minister Ushashri Charan said the party would not be intimidated by threats and violence, while also highlighting that the YSRCP would not back down despite such incidents. There was no immediate reaction from the TDP.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s The Row?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe YSRCP has claimed that the office in Hindupur was attacked on Saturday evening by leaders and activists of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), allegedly in retaliation for remarks made by YSRCP leader Venu Reddy against local MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna.<\/p>\nThe incident followed a YSRCP workers\u2019 meeting held earlier in the day in Sirivaram village of Lepakshi mandal, Hindupur constituency.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nAndhra Pradesh, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 16, 2025, 15:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Direct Assault On Democracy\u2019: Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP Accuses TDP Of Vandalising Party Office<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Jagan Mohan Reddy also shared a video of the incident. (X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP and local MLA N Balakrishna\u2019s followers of vandalising the party\u2019s office at Hindupur in Sri Sathyasai district.<\/p>\n
Sharing a video of the incident in a post on X on Saturday, the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister said that the alleged attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishna\u2019s followers on the YSRCP office was a direct assault on democracy and described it as a barbaric act.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe violent attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishna\u2019s followers on the YSRCP office in Hindupur is a direct assault on democracy itself. We strongly condemn this barbaric act. When political parties start destroying offices, smashing furniture, breaking glass panes, and physically attacking workers, it shows a dangerous collapse of democratic norms,” he said.<\/p>\n
\nThe violent attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishna\u2019s followers on the YSRCP office in Hindupur is a direct assault on democracy itself. We strongly condemn this barbaric act. When political parties start destroying offices, smashing furniture, breaking glass panes, and physically\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/aFVgHXoRDl<\/a>\u2014 YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) November 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe further alleged that the absolute inaction of the police makes this even more alarming, adding that their silence is not negligence but a warning that Andhra Pradesh\u2019s \u201claw and order machinery is being openly misused for Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu\u2019s political agenda.”<\/p>\nHe further claimed that the TDP\u2019s alleged brutality in Hindupur shows that Naidu\u2019s leadership emboldens mobs, encourages violence, and tries to crush political opposition through fear.<\/p>\n\u201cA government that cannot protect the basic democratic rights of its opponents has no moral right to speak about governance. We strongly condemn this attack. It is not just on YSRCP but on every citizen who believes in democracy and political freedom,” he added.<\/p>\nSri Sathyasai district YSRCP president and former minister Ushashri Charan said the party would not be intimidated by threats and violence, while also highlighting that the YSRCP would not back down despite such incidents. There was no immediate reaction from the TDP.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s The Row?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe YSRCP has claimed that the office in Hindupur was attacked on Saturday evening by leaders and activists of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), allegedly in retaliation for remarks made by YSRCP leader Venu Reddy against local MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna.<\/p>\nThe incident followed a YSRCP workers\u2019 meeting held earlier in the day in Sirivaram village of Lepakshi mandal, Hindupur constituency.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nAndhra Pradesh, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 16, 2025, 15:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Direct Assault On Democracy\u2019: Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP Accuses TDP Of Vandalising Party Office<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The violent attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishna\u2019s followers on the YSRCP office in Hindupur is a direct assault on democracy itself. We strongly condemn this barbaric act. When political parties start destroying offices, smashing furniture, breaking glass panes, and physically\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/aFVgHXoRDl<\/a>\u2014 YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) November 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe further alleged that the absolute inaction of the police makes this even more alarming, adding that their silence is not negligence but a warning that Andhra Pradesh\u2019s \u201claw and order machinery is being openly misused for Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu\u2019s political agenda.”<\/p>\nHe further claimed that the TDP\u2019s alleged brutality in Hindupur shows that Naidu\u2019s leadership emboldens mobs, encourages violence, and tries to crush political opposition through fear.<\/p>\n\u201cA government that cannot protect the basic democratic rights of its opponents has no moral right to speak about governance. We strongly condemn this attack. It is not just on YSRCP but on every citizen who believes in democracy and political freedom,” he added.<\/p>\nSri Sathyasai district YSRCP president and former minister Ushashri Charan said the party would not be intimidated by threats and violence, while also highlighting that the YSRCP would not back down despite such incidents. There was no immediate reaction from the TDP.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s The Row?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe YSRCP has claimed that the office in Hindupur was attacked on Saturday evening by leaders and activists of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), allegedly in retaliation for remarks made by YSRCP leader Venu Reddy against local MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna.<\/p>\nThe incident followed a YSRCP workers\u2019 meeting held earlier in the day in Sirivaram village of Lepakshi mandal, Hindupur constituency.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nAndhra Pradesh, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 16, 2025, 15:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Direct Assault On Democracy\u2019: Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP Accuses TDP Of Vandalising Party Office<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
He further alleged that the absolute inaction of the police makes this even more alarming, adding that their silence is not negligence but a warning that Andhra Pradesh\u2019s \u201claw and order machinery is being openly misused for Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu\u2019s political agenda.”<\/p>\n
He further claimed that the TDP\u2019s alleged brutality in Hindupur shows that Naidu\u2019s leadership emboldens mobs, encourages violence, and tries to crush political opposition through fear.<\/p>\n
\u201cA government that cannot protect the basic democratic rights of its opponents has no moral right to speak about governance. We strongly condemn this attack. It is not just on YSRCP but on every citizen who believes in democracy and political freedom,” he added.<\/p>\n
Sri Sathyasai district YSRCP president and former minister Ushashri Charan said the party would not be intimidated by threats and violence, while also highlighting that the YSRCP would not back down despite such incidents. There was no immediate reaction from the TDP.<\/p>\n
The YSRCP has claimed that the office in Hindupur was attacked on Saturday evening by leaders and activists of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), allegedly in retaliation for remarks made by YSRCP leader Venu Reddy against local MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna.<\/p>\n
The incident followed a YSRCP workers\u2019 meeting held earlier in the day in Sirivaram village of Lepakshi mandal, Hindupur constituency.<\/p>\n
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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nAndhra Pradesh, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 16, 2025, 15:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Direct Assault On Democracy\u2019: Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP Accuses TDP Of Vandalising Party Office<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nAndhra Pradesh, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 16, 2025, 15:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Direct Assault On Democracy\u2019: Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP Accuses TDP Of Vandalising Party Office<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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