Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu condemns journalist Krishnam Raju’s remarks against women farmers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. File photo | Photo Credit: THE HINDU

Strongly condemning the comments made by journalist V.V.R. Krishnam Raju on Amaravati and the women farmers, during a debate on a TV channel, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said in a statement that making disgraceful and vulgar remarks on them under the guise of political vendetta and  media analysis was an unforgivable offence.

He warned that all those who crossed all boundaries in hurting the sentiments of women as part of a malicious conspiracy against the capital would face serious consequences.

“We belong to a society that reveres the feminine as divine. This is our tradition — the essence of Indian life. Particularly among Telugu people, daughters and mothers are held in deep affection and high esteem”, he observed.

He expressed dismay that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) did not give up its behaviour even after the people rejected its ‘toxic culture’ in the 2024 elections. 

“There can be no tolerance for the appalling comments that demean the women of the capital region. I strongly condemn this perverse trend being perpetuated under the cover of politics and media”, he stated, while criticising the YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for not taking responsibility for the incident.

Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s silence on the matter was deeply troubling as it was in his media channel that the abusive remarks were passed. The NDA government, which respects women and stands as a guardian of their self-respect, would take full responsibility to put an end to this vile culture, Mr. Naidu added.

Published - June 09, 2025 12:19 pm IST