TDP chief marks three years since arrest, calls it 'dark day'

The TDP chief on Tuesday commemorated three years since his arrest, describing the date as a 'dark day' for the Telugu people. Rao's detention came during the tenure of the then-ruling YSRCP government, which he accused of authoritarian conduct in pursuing the case against him.

Rao spent more than 50 days in custody at Rajamahendravaram Central Prison following his arrest in the APSSDC case. The politician has maintained that the charges against him were part of a politically motivated campaign rather than a legitimate legal proceeding.

The arrest occurred during a period of heightened political tensions in Andhra Pradesh between the ruling YSRCP and the opposition TDP. The incident has since become a focal point for TDP narratives about governance and democratic freedoms in the state.

The commemoration of the arrest anniversary reflects ongoing political divisions in Andhra Pradesh, with the TDP continuing to highlight what it characterizes as misuse of state machinery by the previous administration. The remarks underscore the party's broader criticism of the YSRCP's tenure and its approach to political opponents.