Lokesh sparks outrage in the Council

Recently, the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has witnessed sharp debates, primarily in the Legislative Council, where verbal confrontations between the YSRCP and TDP are usual. Today’s session was no exception to this either, for TDP leader Nara Lokesh hit back at the criticism raised by the YSRCP over the arrest of social media activists and members linked to the party. Lokesh continued by asking if the YSRCP continues to heckle and shame his mother without ever having the consequences meted out to them.

The controversy began when Minister Dola Bal Veeranjaneya Swamy raised concerns about the absence of YSRCP leader Jagan from the assembly session. In response, the YSRCP reminded everyone that former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had also been absent on several occasions in the past, leading to a heated back-and-forth between the two sides. The argument shifted focus when Lokesh accused the YSRCP of granting election tickets to individuals who had previously insulted his mother, only for them to lose in the elections.

Opposition leader Botsa Satyanarayana denied these allegations, stating that the YSRCP had never endorsed such behavior. However, Lokesh pressed further, questioning whether the party had indeed handed out tickets to such individuals, sparking more tension. Despite efforts by the Speaker to calm the situation, the debate escalated, with both parties exchanging sharp accusations. Ultimately, the session was adjourned until the following day amidst the ongoing turmoil.