Fri Jun 13 13:06:57 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**SC Bail for Journalist a “Slap” to Andhra Pradesh CM, Claims Opposition Leader**

VIJAYAWADA – June 13, 2025 – YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has sharply criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu following the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao in a derogatory remarks case. Reddy described the court’s decision as “a slap on the face” of the Chief Minister.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, Reddy accused Naidu of authoritarian governance and violating fundamental rights. He cited the court’s observation that the arrest was a “serious violation of fundamental rights and freedom of expression.”

Reddy further alleged that Naidu was attempting to divert public attention from issues such as corruption allegations surrounding the Amaravati project, governance failures, and a decline in law and order by fabricating a controversy. He accused the Chief Minister of falsely attributing comments to Srinivasa Rao and orchestrating a misinformation campaign, including attacks on Sakshi media offices, to suppress media freedom.

According to Reddy, even after the Supreme Court’s intervention, Naidu continued to blame the YSRCP and Sakshi, thus exposing his political agenda. Reddy concluded that the court’s order dismantled this alleged conspiracy, reinforcing the principle that truth will ultimately prevail.

The case and its aftermath are likely to further intensify the political climate in Andhra Pradesh.

**Summary:**

The Supreme Court granted bail to journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao in a derogatory remarks case, leading YSRCP leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to accuse Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of authoritarianism and attempting to suppress media freedom. Reddy claims the arrest was a violation of fundamental rights and an attempt to divert attention from corruption allegations against Naidu’s government. He believes the court’s decision exposes Naidu’s political agenda and vindicates the journalist.

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