Does Jagan have any second thoughts on GO 1?
Has andhra pradesh chief minister and president of the ysr congress party Y S jagan Mohan reddy had any change of heart over the divisive government order (GO Rt No. 1) issued on january 3 barring roadshows, public rallies, and gatherings on roads? Although party heavyweights like state irrigation minister Ambati Rambabu, tourism minister R K Roja, and industries minister gudivada amarnath have been insisting there is no chance of revoking the GO, sources claim there is a serious discussion over the matter within the party.
However, according to reports, intelligence department officials warned the chief minister that the GO might work against the ruling party in the coming days because there is a perception in society that it was intended to restrict not only the opposition parties but also a number of social organisations. "After all is said and done, the state's election year has begun. Every political party must hold a rally at some point, not just the opposition groups like telugu Desam and Jana Sena. To hold meetings and rallies on the roadways, even the YSRC leaders must travel to the streets, an official claimed.
People would receive the incorrect message if the police allowed the ruling party but denied admission to the opposition parties. Several other organisations, including religious groups, also request permission to hold marches that pass through congested roadways at the same time. "It will be a tremendous problem if the cops refuse to let them in. The fact that it amounts to targeting solely the opposition parties will make it controversial even if they grant authorization, he added. The latest GO issued by the jagan government is said to have received considerable consideration from the Centre as well.
However, according to reports, intelligence department officials warned the chief minister that the GO might work against the ruling party in the coming days because there is a perception in society that it was intended to restrict not only the opposition parties but also a number of social organisations. "After all is said and done, the state's election year has begun. Every political party must hold a rally at some point, not just the opposition groups like telugu Desam and Jana Sena. To hold meetings and rallies on the roadways, even the YSRC leaders must travel to the streets, an official claimed.
People would receive the incorrect message if the police allowed the ruling party but denied admission to the opposition parties. Several other organisations, including religious groups, also request permission to hold marches that pass through congested roadways at the same time. "It will be a tremendous problem if the cops refuse to let them in. The fact that it amounts to targeting solely the opposition parties will make it controversial even if they grant authorization, he added. The latest GO issued by the jagan government is said to have received considerable consideration from the Centre as well.