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Jagan’s arrest for my revenge will not benefit people in any way, says Andhra CM Naidu

Chandrababu Naidu says arresting Jagan for revenge over Vivekananda Reddy's murder would not benefit people, citing post-2019 state damage.

Jagan’s arrest for my revenge will not benefit people in any way, says Andhra CM Naidu
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu distributing pattadar passbook to a woman farmer during the Mee Bhumi-Mee Hakku programme at Panduvaripeta village in Ambajipeta mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Wednesday.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu distributing pattadar passbook to a woman farmer during the Mee Bhumi-Mee Hakku programme at Panduvaripeta village in Ambajipeta mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“During my entire political journey spanning five decades, including 31 years as the Chief Minister, many moved the courts against me. None of their charges was proved. This is a testament to my commitment,” he said, adding that he was still being criticised in many quarters for not taking revenge against Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy.

“I can arrest Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy within a minute. But it will not benefit the people in any way. I do not wish to create any disturbance in the State,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that he was scared of no one. “I was attacked in Tirupati in 2003. I had dealt with religious tensions in Hyderabad and prevented factionalism in Rayalaseema. Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy lacks democratic spirit, said Mr. Naidu. 

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Prior to the 2019 Assembly elections, former MP and Mr. Jagan’s paternal uncle was one such destructive idea that caused delay in commissioning of the project, he added. 

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Referring to the allegations over 2024 DSC recruitment for teacher posts, Mr. Naidu said, “The court observed that there were no facts in the allegations. Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who never attends Assembly sessions,
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Published - September 10, 2026 11:50 am IST

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