Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Vijayasai Reddy Alleges Love Jihad Began Under YSRC Rule
V. Vijayasai Reddy made several allegations after three members of a family died in Andhra Pradesh.
Police have arrested Shaik Sadiq Khan in connection with the deaths.
Reddy said Khan should be questioned about a larger group that may have supported him.
He wants the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over if the state cannot investigate properly.
He also claimed other families faced harassment and pressure over property.
Reddy blamed both the previous and current political leadership for not acting against such groups.
He promised to help educate the surviving child, Riaz Karthikeya Reddy.
These claims were made by Reddy and are not independently established in the report.
Former Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy alleged that “Love Jihad” began in Andhra Pradesh during YSRC rule in 2019.
He urged authorities to interrogate alleged criminal Shaik Sadiq Khan and identify the gang he claims backed him.
Vijayasai Reddy called for a CBI investigation if the state administration cannot handle the case.
He alleged that the families of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and N. Chandrababu Naidu failed to act against such groups to protect Muslim votes.
He offered to support the education of Riaz Karthikeya Reddy and sought protection and property recovery for the family.
- Who
- Former Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy, alleged criminal Shaik Sadiq Khan, and the affected family.
- What
- Reddy alleged organized criminal activity, called for a wider investigation, and made claims about “Love Jihad” in Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Monday; Reddy said he would soon announce a new political party.
- Where
- Kakinada and Ravulapalem in Andhra Pradesh, with alleged effects also reported in Rajamahendravaram.
- Why
- Reddy said the alleged deaths, threats, harassment, and property disputes required state and central government action.
- Main speaker
- Former Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy
- Accused person
- Shaik Sadiq Khan, who was arrested in connection with the deaths of three family members
- Requested investigation
- A comprehensive inquiry by state and central governments, with a possible CBI investigation
- Political allegation
- Reddy accused the YSRC and alliance governments of failing to act against alleged groups
- Family assistance
- Reddy offered to take responsibility for Riaz Karthikeya Reddy’s education
- Reported reach of alleged harassment
- Reddy claimed nearly 15 families in the Kakinada and Rajamahendravaram areas faced harassment or property-related coercion
- Political plans
- Reddy said he would soon announce a new party and explain its principles in Vijayawada