YSRCP slams coalition government for failing to protect women and ignoring rising crimes

Hyderabad, July 12: YSR Congress Party spokesperson Syamala has come down heavily on the TDP-led coalition government for its abject failure in ensuring women's safety across Andhra Pradesh. She expressed serious concern over the alarming rise in crimes against women and the government’s inaction, particularly in cases involving institutional abuse and drug-related crimes.

Referring to the recent incident at Rangaraya Medical College in Kakinada, where a lab assistant allegedly took indecent photographs of female students and blackmailed them, Syamala questioned the government’s silence. She pointed out that despite formal complaints, only a few technicians were suspended and no meaningful justice was delivered to the victims. She termed the response grossly inadequate and called it a reflection of the government's lack of seriousness on women's issues.

Syamala criticised Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, under whose jurisdiction the incident occurred, for issuing mere statements without taking any concrete steps. She also took strong exception to the conduct of Home Minister Anitha, accusing her of politicising the situation instead of addressing the trauma faced by more than 50 girl students. Syamala said such inaction was a glaring example of failed leadership and abdication of moral responsibility.

She further cited several other incidents—including the installation of hidden cameras in Gudlavalleru Engineering College, the assault of a nursing student in Rajahmundry, and a gang rape in Anantapur—as part of a disturbing pattern. The coalition government’s much-hyped Shakti App, she said, has failed to deliver on its promises, unlike the Disha App introduced during the YSRCP tenure which ensured swift action and stronger accountability.

Syamala also raised alarm over the growing drug trade in Visakhapatnam and alleged that the government is deliberately turning a blind eye. She demanded strict action against drug peddlers and held the coalition ministers accountable for failing to safeguard women and minors.

“The safety of women must not be reduced to a political slogan,” she said, demanding that the government show real commitment backed by decisive action.

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