Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Naidu Rules Out Revenge Against Jagan, Emphasizes Political Tolerance
N. Chandrababu Naidu said he does not want to punish Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in return for past events.
Naidu said he could order Jagan’s arrest but chooses political tolerance.
He remembered being arrested in 2023 and spending 53 days in jail.
He said he was arrested without receiving a notice.
Naidu also said courts struck down the cases against him.
He criticised the government that ruled Andhra Pradesh from 2019 to 2024.
He mentioned alleged problems with the checking of Group-1 examination papers.
Naidu said he wants Andhra Pradesh to become the country’s top state in the next 10 to 15 years.
N. Chandrababu Naidu said he would not seek revenge against former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Naidu recalled being arrested on September 9, 2023, and spending 53 days in Rajamahendravaram jail.
He said he follows tolerance and value-based politics despite criticism that he is being soft toward Jagan.
Naidu criticised the YSR Congress Party government’s 2019–2024 rule and alleged irregularities in Group-1 answer-script evaluation.
He said he aims to make Andhra Pradesh India’s leading state within 10 to 15 years.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu discussed former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and his previous arrest.
- What
- Naidu ruled out revenge against Jagan and defended his approach of political tolerance while criticising the previous YSR Congress Party government.
- When
- Naidu made the remarks on Wednesday; he recalled his arrest on September 9, 2023.
- Where
- He spoke at Panduvaripeta village in Ambajipeta mandal, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- He said he is committed to value-based politics, justice for Telugu people, and avoiding retaliatory action.
Naidu’s Position
Critics’ Position
Response to the past arrest
Naidu’s Position
Naidu said he could have Jagan arrested quickly but chooses tolerance and does not want revenge.
Critics’ Position
Some people criticised Naidu for being soft toward Jagan.
Political conduct
Naidu’s Position
Naidu said he follows value-based politics and seeks justice for Telugu people rather than retaliation.
Critics’ Position
Naidu’s remarks describe a political environment in which he is being pressed to take a tougher approach against his rival.
Assessment of the previous government
Naidu’s Position
Naidu criticised the YSR Congress Party government from 2019 to 2024, including alleged Group-1 answer-script evaluation irregularities.
Critics’ Position
The article does not provide a response from Jagan or the YSR Congress Party to these criticisms.
- Speaker
- N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party national president
- Main position
- Naidu said he has no intention of taking revenge against Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
- Past arrest
- Naidu said he was arrested on September 9, 2023, and held in Rajamahendravaram jail for 53 days.
- Previous government
- Naidu criticised the YSR Congress Party government’s rule from 2019 to 2024.
- Allegation discussed
- He referred to alleged anomalies in the evaluation of Group-1 answer scripts.
- Development goal
- Naidu said he aims to make Andhra Pradesh the country’s number-one state within 10 to 15 years.
- Long-term projection
- He said Telugu people could achieve the world’s highest per-capita income within 25 years.