Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Jail Authorities Prevent Rakhi Ceremony for MP's Sister
On Rakhi Pournami, Shakthi Reddy went to Rajahmundry Central Jail to tie a rakhi to her brother, MP Midhun Reddy.
Jail officials didn't let her do it.
She was with another MP, M. Gurumurthy, who was allowed to talk to the jailed MP.
Gurumurthy and a former MP, M. Bharat, criticized the jail's actions.
They believe the government is causing trouble for political leaders.
Shakthi Reddy, sister of MP Midhun Reddy, was denied permission to tie a rakhi to him in Rajahmundry Central Jail.
The incident occurred on the occasion of Rakhi Pournami.
Tirupati MP M. Gurumurthy accompanied Shakthi Reddy to the jail.
Gurumurthy was allowed to interact with the jailed MP but condemned the jail authorities' actions.
Former MP M. Bharat also criticized the jail's decision.
- Who
- Shakthi Reddy, YSRC MP Midhun Reddy, Tirupati MP M. Gurumurthy, former MP M. Bharat, and jail officials.
- What
- Jail officials prevented Shakthi Reddy from tying a rakhi to her brother.
- When
- On Rakhi Pournami.
- Where
- Rajahmundry Central Jail, Kakinada.
- Why
- The reason for the denial of permission is not explicitly stated in the article; Gurumurthy alleged the government was causing trouble for political leaders.
YSRC Party Stance
Jail Authorities' Actions
Permitting Rakhi Ceremony
YSRC Party Stance
Jail authorities should have allowed the Rakhi ceremony.
Jail Authorities' Actions
Jail authorities acted correctly.
- Incident
- Denial of rakhi-tying permission
- Location
- Rajahmundry Central Jail
- Key Figures
- Shakthi Reddy, Midhun Reddy, M. Gurumurthy, M. Bharat
- Date
- Rakhi Pournami