Ex-Minister Ambati Rambabu Walks Out of Rajahmundry Prison
In a significant development for Andhra Pradesh politics, senior YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and former minister Ambati Rambabu was released from the Rajahmundry Central Prison on Wednesday evening. The firebrand leader had been in judicial remand for approximately 17 days following his arrest on January 31. His release comes after the Guntur court granted him bail in multiple cases that had kept him in custody.
The legal hurdles for the former minister involved various charges, including alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and obstructing police duties during a protest in Guntur. Additionally, cases were registered regarding a “lucky draw” controversy in Sattenapalli. After legal teams argued for his release, the court cleared the way for his bail, leading to his exit from prison today.
Upon his release, Ambati Rambabu was greeted by a large wave of YSRCP supporters and senior party leaders, including former ministers Taneti Vanitha and C. Venugopala Krishna. The atmosphere at the prison gates was charged with slogans as party workers celebrated the return of their leader. Rambabu appeared energetic and waved to the crowds before addressing the media representatives gathered at the site.
In a sharp retort following his release, Rambabu criticized the current TDP-led coalition government, labeling his arrest as a result of political vendetta. He claimed that the administration was trying to suppress the opposition by filing “illegal cases.” He specifically accused the government of orchestrating an attack on his residence in Guntur and vowed that he would not be intimidated by such actions.
Looking ahead, the former minister stated that his commitment to the YSRCP and its leader, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, remains unshaken. He declared that he would continue to question the government’s policies and fight for the people’s causes. This release is expected to intensify the political heat in the state as the YSRCP prepares for a series of protests against the current administration’s decisions.
