Archive · 18 Jan 2026
YSRC Leader Accuses CM of Activist Murder
Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the leader of the YSRC party, accused the Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, of being responsible for the murder of a YSRC worker named Manda Salman.
Salman, who was a Dalit and a poor YSRC worker, was beaten to death with iron rods in his village on January 10 and died from his injuries on January 11.
Jagan said this was part of a bigger problem where the ruling TDP party and some police are trying to scare YSRC workers.
He also said that after Salman's death, a false case was made up to protect the people who did it.
Jagan promised to support Salman's family and warned that such violent politics will not be ignored.
He claimed that hundreds of YSRC activist families have fled due to fear of such incidents.
YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of being responsible for the murder of YSRC activist Manda Salman.
Salman, a Dalit and YSRC worker, was beaten to death with iron rods in Pinnelli village, Gurazala constituency, on January 10 and succumbed to his injuries on January 11.
Jagan alleged that the murder is part of politically driven violence and intimidation of YSRC workers by the Telugu Desam party and certain police officials.
He claimed that a false case has been filed against Salman to protect the perpetrators and that hundreds of YSRC activist families have fled due to fear.
Jagan warned that such politics of violence will not be forgiven and affirmed YSRC's support to Salman's family.
- Who
- Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy (YSRC president) and N. Chandrababu Naidu (Chief Minister)
- What
- Allegations of politically driven violence and murder of YSRC activist Manda Salman
- When
- January 10 (assault), January 11 (succumbed to injuries)
- Where
- Pinnelli village, Gurazala constituency, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged intimidation and silencing of YSRC cadres by TDP and certain police officials
YSRC Party
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Political Violence
YSRC Party
Alleges TDP and police are engaging in politically motivated violence against YSRC workers.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
No direct response in the provided articles.
Governance and Law Enforcement
YSRC Party
Claims CM Naidu is failing in his duty to protect citizens and is supporting murderous politics.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
No direct response in the provided articles.
- Victim
- Manda Salman
- Location
- Pinnelli village, Gurazala constituency, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh
- Accused
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and TDP workers
- Allegation
- Politically driven violence and murder
- Victim's Status
- Dalit and YSRC worker
- Incident
- Beaten to death with iron rods on January 10, succumbed to injuries on January 11
- Accusation
- False complaint filed against Salman to protect perpetrators
- YSRC's Stance
- Support and protection for Salman's family
- YSRC's Claim
- Hundreds of YSRC activist families have fled due to fear
Sources
Jagan Slams CM over Killing of YSRC Activist
YSRCP activist succumbs to injuries
Jagan blames Naidu, warns of heavy political price
TD Activist Killed, Three Injured In Group Clash With YSRC At Allipudi In Kakinada District
Jagan-Led Faction Politics Still Plagues Palnadu: Gottipati
