Andhra CM Naidu Takes Fresh Jab at Rival Jagan Over Family Row

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has escalated his political attack on opposition leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy with a caustic remark, using a mythological reference to target the former chief minister. Naidu's latest salvo appears to be a response to family-related controversies surrounding Jagan's personal conduct.

According to reports circulating in political circles, Jagan allegedly refused to permit his niece to hold her wedding ceremony at a family residence located in Bengaluru. The incident has become a fresh point of contention between the rival political figures, who have maintained a contentious relationship since Jagan's tenure as chief minister ended in 2022.

The spat reflects the increasingly bitter tone of political exchanges in Andhra Pradesh, where personal attacks and family controversies have become common ammunition in the ongoing rivalry between the Telugu Desam Party and the YSR Congress. Naidu's government has been investigating various cases against Jagan and his associates since assuming office earlier this year.

Jagan's party, which dominated Andhra Pradesh politics in the previous term, has faced multiple allegations ranging from governance issues to personal conduct matters. The latest family-related controversy adds to the mounting pressure on the opposition leader as he navigates political challenges in the state.