AP Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan made headlines today with strong statements about Andhra Pradesh’s law and order situation, threatening to take over as Home Minister if criminal incidents continue to rise. During his visit to inaugurate a science lab at the Gollaprolu ZP High School in Kakinada district, Pawan Kalyan expressed serious concerns about the current state of public safety.
Pawan Kalyan criticized police inaction in cases involving threats to the Chief Minister and sexual assault incidents. He specifically questioned why police released an individual who allegedly threatened to kill the Chief Minister. “What are the police doing when women are being attacked in their own homes?” he demanded, expressing outrage over the handling of sexual assault cases.
Pawan Kalyan pointed out that many officials seem to be continuing their previous working style from the YSRCP government era. “If they continue to behave like they did under YSRCP, I won’t remain silent,” he warned. He expressed frustration that despite being in a new administration, old patterns of behavior persist among law enforcement officials.
In his address, Pawan Kalyan referenced the troubling legacy of the previous government, noting that approximately 30,000 girls went missing during the past five years while former CM YS Jagan remained silent on these issues. He emphasized that just as financial debts become inherited, the previous government’s failures in law enforcement continue to impact current conditions.
Pawan Kalyan strongly criticized the practice of considering caste and religion in criminal cases. “When someone commits a crime and assaults a three-year-old girl, will you still bring caste into the picture?” he questioned, challenging police officials about their understanding of the Indian Penal Code and its implementation.
“If I take over as Home Minister, the situation will be different,” Pawan Kalyan stated firmly. He noted that while the coalition government maintains patience due to being in power, it also has the determination to act decisively. He called on current AP Home Minister Anita to take more active measures in addressing these issues.
Regarding social media threats and crimes, Pawan Kalyan expressed particular concern about individuals openly threatening sexual violence online. He criticized the YSRCP’s stance of defending such behavior as freedom of expression, emphasizing that such threats cannot be tolerated.
“For this government, patience and determination go hand in hand,” Pawan Kalyan concluded, warning officials not to repeatedly test their limits. He urged top officials, including the DGP and Intelligence officers, to take public grievances seriously and act promptly on law and order issues.
-Sanyogita
