The brutal killing of Manda Salman, a poor Dalit and active YSRCP party worker from Pinnelli village in the Gurazala constituency, has sent shockwaves across Andhra Pradesh and raised serious questions about the state of law and order under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Salman’s death is not being viewed merely as a criminal incident but as a symbol of what YSRCP alleges is a growing culture of political vendetta, violence, and misuse of power by the ruling establishment.
According to party leaders and local accounts, Salman’s only “fault” was returning to his native village to visit his ailing wife. What followed, they allege, was a brutal and merciless attack using iron rods, leading to his death. The sheer cruelty of the act has deeply disturbed citizens and exposed what YSRCP describes as a complete breakdown of governance.
Is Visiting One’s Village a Crime? Questions That Demand Answers
YSRCP has strongly questioned whether it has now become a crime for a citizen—especially a Dalit and a poor political worker—to visit his own village. Is political affiliation reason enough to justify murder? Is this the democracy promised by the Chief Minister?
Even more shocking, party leaders allege, is the attempt to file false complaints against Salman himself after his death, effectively criminalising the victim. Such actions, if true, represent not only moral bankruptcy but also a dangerous distortion of justice, where the victim is turned into an accused to shield the perpetrators.
Alleged Use of Police Machinery to Suppress Opposition
The incident has intensified accusations that certain sections of the police are acting under political pressure rather than upholding constitutional neutrality. YSRCP alleges that police machinery is being misused to intimidate opposition workers, suppress dissent, and protect those aligned with the ruling party.
In Pinnelli village, party leaders claim that open threats were issued warning that anyone refusing to toe the ruling party’s line would be eliminated. Such warnings, they argue, are not mere words but have translated into real violence, culminating in Salman’s killing.
Hundreds of Families Forced to Flee in Fear
One of the most alarming aspects of the situation is the reported displacement of hundreds of YSRCP activist families from Pinnelli village. Fear-stricken and traumatised, these families are said to have fled their homes to escape further violence, abandoning their livelihoods, land, and dignity.
YSRCP leaders have described this as nothing short of political cleansing, where intimidation and terror are used as tools to silence opposition voices. A democratic government, they argue, cannot allow villages to turn into zones of fear where citizens are punished for their political beliefs.
A Pattern Emerging Across Palnadu and the State
The Pinnelli incident is not being treated as an isolated case. Since the conclusion of the Assembly elections, YSRCP has alleged that similar incidents of violence, intimidation, and false cases have been reported across Palnadu district and other parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Party leaders claim these incidents follow a disturbing pattern—targeting opposition workers, especially the poor, Dalits, and marginalised sections, to create an atmosphere of fear and submission. Instead of curbing these excesses, the Chief Minister is accused of encouraging and emboldening violent elements through silence and inaction.
Failure of Constitutional Responsibility?
Under the Constitution, the Chief Minister bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the safety, dignity, and freedom of every citizen. YSRCP has questioned whether Chandrababu Naidu has failed in this fundamental duty.
Is it constitutional governance when political opponents are allegedly hunted down?
Is it moral leadership when families are forced to flee villages due to fear?
Is it democratic rule when law and order collapses in favour of political revenge?
These are not rhetorical questions, YSRCP asserts, but serious constitutional concerns that strike at the heart of democracy.
YSRCP Stands Firm with the Family of Manda Salman
YSRCP has unequivocally declared its solidarity with the family of Manda Salman, assuring them of full support in their fight for justice. Party leaders have stated that no amount of repression or violence will silence the truth or weaken the resolve to stand with the oppressed.
“The people of Andhra Pradesh will never forgive politics built on bloodshed,” party leaders said, warning that history has always held those accountable who misuse power for vendetta.
Conclusion: Democracy Cannot Survive on Fear
The killing of Manda Salman has become a defining moment—one that will test the conscience of governance in Andhra Pradesh. Democracy cannot survive where fear replaces freedom, where violence replaces dialogue, and where political rivalry descends into bloodshed.
YSRCP has made it clear: justice for Salman is not just about one life—it is about protecting democracy itself. Those who sow violence today, the party warns, will inevitably reap the consequences tomorrow.
