YS Jagan condemns attacks on Journalists

Pulivendula, Nov 1: YSRCP President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy met media personnel injured during attacks near polling booths in the Pulivendula Municipal elections and strongly condemned the violence against journalists.

YS Jagan met NTV reporter Suresh, India Today TV reporter Basheer and cameraman Vijay, enquired about their health and expressed concern over the attacks. Sakshi TV Executive Editor Ismail was also attacked with stones during polling.

YS Jagan said journalists have the right to work freely in a democracy and attacks on media personnel covering the election process were unacceptable.

He said the government and police have a responsibility to ensure adequate security for journalists during elections. He demanded an impartial investigation into all attacks on media personnel and strict legal action against those responsible.