Kakinada ( Journalist File ) : Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan made sensational remarks on Monday regarding the state of law and order in Andhra Pradesh, asserting that he would take over the home ministry if the situation did not improve. Speaking after inaugurating a science lab at the Gollaprolu Zilla Parishad High School, Kalyan questioned why police were allowing a man who threatened to kill the Chief Minister to remain free.
He expressed outrage over reports of rising violence against women, stating, "What are the police doing while men are going into homes and assaulting women?" Kalyan emphasized that officials are still acting as if they are part of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), echoing his frustration with the current administration.
Stressing that if he were the home minister, circumstances would be different, Kalyan insisted that every MLA in the state should uphold integrity. He criticized the YSRCP's governance, particularly in relation to the safety of women and children, highlighting that incidents of assault and disappearance have continued unchecked during the current regime.
Kalyan accused the previous government of neglecting law and order, pointing out that over 30,000 girls had gone missing in the last five years without any acknowledgment from the then Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. He lamented that past governmental failures have compounded the current crisis, asserting, “We have repeatedly called for strong enforcement of law and order, but it seems authorities have lost their sense of duty."
The Deputy CM further condemned the notion that caste or religion should play a role in criminal proceedings. He expressed disbelief that any police official would hesitate to arrest a suspect based on their background, questioning, "If a three-year-old girl is raped and murdered, does caste still matter?"
Kalyan addressed the broader implications of violence, saying that it is disheartening to witness officials speaking about maintaining restraint while overlooking the public's plight. He urged higher authorities, including the DGP and intelligence officers, to take citizens' grievances seriously, stating, “If I were in charge of the Home Ministry, conditions would be different."
Emphasizing the need for accountability, Kalyan warned that officials should not think they can escape scrutiny for their mistakes, stating, “Anyone who defends wrongdoings by claiming a personal connection should be reprimanded." He concluded by urging Home Minister Anitha to take her responsibilities seriously, reiterating, “If we are criticized by leaders, they should remember that I might also have to assume home responsibilities if the situation does not improve."
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