Dismissing Dalit constable from service inhuman, undemocratic, says TDP leader

Nakka Ananda Babu, senior leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), on Tuesday said the dismissal of a Dalit constable, Prakash, from service is inhuman and undemocratic.

Former Andhra Pradesh minister and senior leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Nakka Ananda Babu on Tuesday said the dismissal of a Dalit constable, Prakash, from service because he demanded payment of the arrears that are due to him, is inhuman and undemocratic.

Addressing the media through zoom, the former minister said that Prakash only staged protests demanding payment of his dues. "This reflects the atrocious and evil behaviour of the Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy," said Nakka Ananda Babu.

He said that Prakash was removed from service as he is a Dalit and added that the TDP, as the main Opposition party, strongly condemns the dismissal. It is highly inexcusable and the people will teach a fitting lesson to the YSRCP at the right time, the TDP leader said.

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He added that a false case was registered against Prakash alleging that he borrowed money from a woman named Lakshmi, and tried to kill her. "This is a false case and a baseless allegation only to remove him from service as no woman called Lakshmi filed any such case against the constable," he said.

There is an immediate need to put an end to the atrocities being committed by the YSRCP leaders, Ananda Babu said. He added that the benefits that were extended to Dalits in the state are being discontinued.

The former minister made it clear that the TDP will fight till justice has been brought to Prakash and the party will not leave the officials responsible for his dismissal. The TDP is ready to face any eventuality in this fight for justice in order to ensure that such incidents will not recur, he added.