Jagan Mohan Reddy Hits Pause on Tirumala Pilgrimage Amidst Growing Pressure Over 'Faith Declaration'—Political Storm Brews!

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy has abruptly canceled his scheduled pilgrimage to Tirumala, amid escalating demands from NDA allies for a "Faith Declaration." Reddy had been set to visit the temple but decided to withdraw due to rising security concerns and alleged interference from the state police. The YSRCP claims that TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh orchestrated warnings against YSRCP leaders participating in the trip. In a subsequent press conference, Reddy accused the current government of creating barriers to temple access, asserting that "monster rule" prevails in the state, stifling religious freedoms.

Full Report :

Trip Cancellation: Jagan Mohan Reddy, the YSRCP chief, has canceled his planned visit to the Tirumala temple, citing increased pressure over a "Faith Declaration."

Political Context: The cancellation comes amid growing demands from NDA allies for Reddy to make a formal declaration of faith, leading to heightened scrutiny.

Allegations of Intimidation: YSRCP officials allege that the state police, under the directives of TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh, issued warnings to YSRCP leaders against participating in the pilgrimage.

Reddy’s Accusations: In a press conference, Reddy claimed that the police issued notices restricting YSRCP members from attending the temple visit, questioning the need for such permissions.

"Monster Rule" Assertion: Reddy criticized the current government for obstructing his temple visit, characterizing the situation as a "monster rule" that stifles religious practices.

Background on "Faith Declaration": The "Faith Declaration" typically expresses an individual's religious beliefs, often conducted during religious ceremonies, and has become a point of contention in this political landscape.

Opposition’s Claims: Opponents have accused Reddy of failing to make a "Faith Declaration" to date, further complicating the political narrative surrounding the incident.