YSRC Asks Cadre To Maintain Restraint

The YSR Congress, on Friday, appealed to its cadre to maintain restraint and to not "fall prey to any provocative measures" from any quarters, and also took objection to the media trying to "subvert" the investigation process.

"We believe in the legal system of the country, and as a law-abiding citizen, Jaganmohan Reddy has appeared before the CBI, after his request for a postponement was turned down. A section of media has been beaming news that would create panic among the general people," party spokespersons Ambati Rambabu and Vasireddy Padma told reporters.

"News was being beamed as if Jaganmohan Reddy was not cooperating with the CBI. Such practices should be checked, and the investigation agency should have issued a rejoinder," Padma said, and appealed to the cadre not to get anxious.

According to her, 3 of Jagan's supporters died on hearing the news of the CBI hearing.

She said, "The state capital has been turned into a virtual fortress, and a security blanket has been thrown on the city, creating hardships for many. Police have been harassing the cadre and leaders of YSRC."

"While the state is creating a fear psychosis and trying to tarnish the image of Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, leaders like M V Mysoora Reddy, Allani Nani and Vivekananda Reddy joined YSRC and have expressed solidarity with Jagan," the spokespersons said.

Brushing aside allegations that Jagan was fearing arrest, which is why he moved the court for anticipatory bail, they said, "We have explored all legal options, and complied with the legal system." (INN)