Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Anitha Contrasts Coalition Jobs With Jagan’s Alleged Rowdyism
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha criticized the former YSRC government.
She said the current coalition government focuses on jobs for young people.
She also said crime has gone down by 14 percent.
Anitha praised N. Lokesh for filling more than 16,000 teacher jobs.
She accused YSRC supporters of attacking sports-quota candidates in Vijayawada.
She said some people involved in the incident had criminal cases.
Anitha urged parents to keep students away from political violence.
She warned that people who break the law would be punished.
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha called jobs for youth the coalition government’s nature and rowdyism the politics of former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
She alleged the previous YSRC government weakened institutions after demolishing Praja Vedika and arresting N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Anitha said crime had fallen 14 per cent, while investments and employment had increased under the coalition government.
She praised N. Lokesh for transparently filling more than 16,000 teacher posts after overcoming legal challenges.
She alleged YSRC supporters attacked sports-quota candidates in Vijayawada and warned that political violence would face strict action.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, the coalition government, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, N. Lokesh and YSRC supporters were discussed.
- What
- Anitha contrasted the coalition government’s jobs and law-and-order record with what she called Jagan’s rowdyism, and made allegations about political violence and recruitment issues.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The Telugu Desam central office in Mangalagiri; the alleged attack was discussed as having occurred at the SAAP office in Vijayawada.
- Why
- Anitha was defending the coalition government’s record and criticizing the previous YSRC government and its supporters.
Coalition Government’s Account
YSRC Position Reported By Anitha
Jobs and governance
Coalition Government’s Account
Anitha said the coalition government’s focus is providing jobs, reducing crime and attracting investment.
YSRC Position Reported By Anitha
Anitha portrayed Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s politics as focused on rowdyism; the article does not provide a response from Jagan or the YSRC.
Teacher recruitment
Coalition Government’s Account
Anitha praised N. Lokesh for transparently filling more than 16,000 teacher posts and said he challenged Jagan to debate the process.
YSRC Position Reported By Anitha
Anitha said Jagan diverted attention by criticizing DSC recruitment; no YSRC response is reported.
Political violence
Coalition Government’s Account
Anitha alleged YSRC supporters attacked sports-quota candidates and warned that those taking the law into their own hands would face action.
YSRC Position Reported By Anitha
The article reports no response from the YSRC to the allegations or to Anitha’s presentation of photographs and case details.
- Speaker
- Vangalapudi Anitha, Andhra Pradesh home minister
- Crime claim
- Anitha said crime had declined by 14 per cent.
- Teacher recruitment
- More than 16,000 teacher posts were filled, according to Anitha.
- Alleged attack
- More than 350 sports-quota candidates from Kadapa were allegedly attacked in Vijayawada.
- Alleged attackers
- Anitha said YSRC supporters arrived in 50–60 cars carrying stones, glass bottles and iron rods.
- Political claims
- Anitha accused the previous YSRC government of institutional weakening and criticized its alleged silence over APPSC Group-I evaluation and liquor-scam allegations.