High-Voltage Clash over Ambati Rambabu’s Arrest
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council witnessed high-voltage drama on February 13 as Minister Nara Lokesh delivered a stern warning to former Minister Ambati Rambabu. The confrontation centered on the recent arrest of the YSRCP leader and his history of controversial remarks.
The debate ignited when the opposition raised concerns over the police action against Rambabu. Minister Lokesh responded with intensity, stating that the government will not tolerate any person who insults women or the family members of political leaders. He emphasized that respect for women is a non-negotiable value in the current administration.
Ambati Rambabu was recently taken into custody by the Guntur police following allegations of using derogatory language against Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and obstructing police duties. The arrest has sparked a wider debate about political decorum and the legal consequences of provocative speech in the state.
During the session, the treasury benches accused the YSRCP of fostering a culture of verbal abuse during their previous tenure. Lokesh pointed out that the law would take its course whenever personal dignity is under attack, regardless of the individual’s political standing.
The YSRCP leaders, however, termed the arrest as an act of political vendetta. They argued that the government is attempting to silence the opposition by using police force. The session saw several interruptions as both sides traded sharp remarks over the breakdown of political civility.
This clash comes at a time when the state is preparing for the upcoming budget sessions. The government has maintained that its focus remains on law and order, while the opposition claims that democratic voices are being suppressed through targeted arrests.
Observers note that this incident has further widened the gap between the TDP and YSRCP. The intense exchange in the Council reflects the growing political heat in Andhra Pradesh as both parties prepare for a busy legislative calendar ahead.
