Archive · 15 Sep 2026
YSRCP Accuses Andhra Government of Spying on Critics
YSRCP leader Jakkampudi Raja accused the Andhra Pradesh government of watching and pressuring people who criticize it.
He said young people asking for jobs and promised benefits were being targeted.
He also alleged that police and other agencies were monitoring social-media users and online groups.
Raja said coaching centres were facing inspections and pressure.
He criticized police action against women paramedical students in Tirupati who wanted stipends.
He said the government should answer questions instead of suppressing protesters.
Raja also claimed the State was in serious financial trouble and relying heavily on borrowing.
He asked the government to provide the promised unemployment allowance and job calendar.
He said YS Jagan Mohan Reddy would soon undertake another padayatra to meet people.
Jakkampudi Raja accused the TDP-led Andhra Pradesh government of surveilling and intimidating critics.
He alleged that YSRCP leaders, journalists, activists and unemployed youth faced cases, harassment and pressure.
Raja claimed Intelligence, Special Branch and Cyber Crime units were digitally profiling young people and monitoring online groups.
He condemned police action against women paramedical students in Tirupati who were demanding stipends.
Raja demanded implementation of the promised ₹3,000 monthly unemployment allowance and annual job calendar.
- Who
- Jakkampudi Raja, YSRCP Youth Wing State President and former MLA, made the allegations against the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh.
- What
- Raja accused the government of surveillance, intimidation and harassment of critics, activists, journalists and young people.
- When
- The allegations were made on Tuesday.
- Where
- Raja spoke at the Rajahmundry Press Club in Andhra Pradesh; he also referred to an incident in Tirupati.
- Why
- He said the alleged actions were aimed at suppressing people questioning unfulfilled election promises, including jobs, stipends and an unemployment allowance.
YSRCP allegations
Government position
Police surveillance and intimidation
YSRCP allegations
Jakkampudi Raja alleged that the coalition government was using police and security agencies to monitor and harass critics, young people and online users.
Government position
The article does not provide a response from the TDP-led coalition government to these allegations.
Handling of protests and demands
YSRCP allegations
Raja said the government should fulfil promises and answer unemployed youth and protesting students instead of using police action against them.
Government position
The article does not include the government’s explanation of its actions toward the protesters or its response to the employment demands.
State finances and promises
YSRCP allegations
Raja said the government had pushed Andhra Pradesh into severe financial distress and demanded immediate implementation of the unemployment allowance and job calendar.
Government position
The article does not contain the coalition government’s response to the financial claims or the status of these promises.
- Speaker
- Jakkampudi Raja, YSRCP Youth Wing State President and former MLA
- Location of statement
- Rajahmundry Press Club
- Alleged surveillance targets
- Gen-Z youth, social-media users, YouTubers, influencers and online groups
- Government agencies named
- Intelligence, Special Branch and Cyber Crime units
- Unemployment allowance demanded
- ₹3,000 per month
- Other demands
- An annual job calendar, police constable recruitment and promised employment opportunities
- Future political activity
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was said to be planning another padayatra