2024 Lok Sabha Elections: The Consequences of Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Injury
Everyone knows that the election of Lok Sabha 2024 is coming up. The election campaigns of political parties are gearing up for collection of the votes from their constituencies. This time Lok Sabha election rage is on high. This is because many parties have came together to form the INDIA alliance. And it is against the NDA alliance of BJP (Bharatiya Janta Party).
Many incidents are occurring in this election. The Arrest of Arvind Kejriwal and the restrictions on the bank accounts of the Congress party . That’s why they are not able to contest the election in the best way. P.M. Narendra Modi and his political party did this. Thus, this is the narrative of the Victim parties.
The Incident: Andhra Pradesh’s CM injury
On 13th April, a shocking incident took place. Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy got injury as a stone pelting incident took place. Though Security personnel took him to van immediately. And then rescued till he reached the van. The doctor gave him treatment on an immediate basis. He got stitches on his left eyebrow. YSRCP, Jagan Mohan Reddy claimed Congress for this incident. Although the culprit is not caught it is still a controversial topic.
• Time and Location of incident: This type of activity can impact the image of the opposition during this time of Lok Sabha Election. The attack took place between 8 pm and 9 pm near Vivekananda School Center in Singhnagar. And it is a crampful area of Vijayawada.
Impact on the 2024 Lok Sabha Election
After this incident, YSRCP the political party of Jagan Mohan Reddy has gone radical. Furthermore, allegations are on the opposition party TDP, Telugu Desam Party. This allegation has intensified the existing political rivalry, influencing the campaign dynamics. Following the incident, an FIR was registered under charges of attempt to murder. The Chief Minister’s security protocols are under review to prevent such occurrences in the future. This incident gave new momentum to the election which could impact results in a very bad way.
Seeing this incident, CM office will be on high security alert. This is done to ensure the safety of Jagan Mohan Reddy. This incident has given fire to the rivalry of YSRCP and the Telugu Desam party. Both the national parties, Congress and BJP are facing backlash due to this incident. Now the sentiment of people will decide which party could flourish in Andhra Pradesh.
Reactions of people on the incident and Lok Sabha Election campaign
Mohan Reddy has ignited a fierce exchange of allegations between the YSRCP and the TDP. YSRCP is consistently blaming TDP. its member Chandrababu Naidu, who is responsible for this attack to his provocative speeches. Furthermore, called it a premeditated attempt on Reddy’s Life.
TDP Response -: The TDP has denied these accusations condemning the attack and calling for an impartial inquiry. Though they suggested that the YSRCP stage-managed the incident to garner sympathy votes ahead of the elections.
Impact on Public Perception and Election Campaign:
• The incident has not only intensified the rivalry between YSRCP and TDP but also influences public sentiment. And the political narrative leading up to the elections. Moreover each party’s stance and statements are likely to sway voters’ perceptions as they head to the polls.
Conclusion
The Election Commission of India took this incident on high priority. Hopefully, they found out culprit party and take strict action against him. Although Our Prime Minister has also shared grief on this incident via Twitter. Furthermore, he requested for unbiased and fastrack investigation of this incident from the Election Commission of India. Although the voter’s sentiments have got hurt which can impact elections severely. There could be situation of riots if this incident is not cop within time. Moreover the consequences could get worse.
