The political battleground in Andhra Pradesh has just taken a high-tech turn. The Naidu-led government has installed eight government-operated CCTV cameras outside YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy’s residence, officially citing security and law-and-order concerns.
But is that the full story?
This move comes in the wake of a recent incident where TDP workers gathered outside Jagan’s home to celebrate TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh’s birthday. The event—marked by blaring car horns and bike rallies—created chaos in the area, raising security concerns. Matters escalated further when a fire broke out near Jagan’s residence on Saturday, fueling speculation and deepening the political divide.
Interestingly, YSRCP leaders refused to share footage from their own CCTV cameras with the police, prompting the government to install its own surveillance system.
The result?
Every movement around Jagan’s residence is now under state-monitored scrutiny.
While the government insists this is purely a security measure, YSRCP has raised serious questions about intent. Is this really about law and order, or is it a calculated effort to keep tabs on Jagan and his political activities? Given that the initial disturbance came from TDP workers themselves, the move is bound to trigger speculation.
With a full term ahead for the Naidu government, the move raises concerns about how political surveillance could be used in the years to come. Will this become a precedent for monitoring opposition leaders, or is it truly a one-off security measure? write a newstory in telugu without any plagiarism
