'What is Chandrababu Naidu trying to hide?': Congress Andhra chief YS Sharmila holds rally after alleged house arrest

NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief YS Sharmila on Wednesday accused the Chandrababu Naidu-led state government of placing her under house arrest to prevent her from addressing key public concerns, including the demand for special category status for the state.
Speaking to reporters after her release, Sharmila lashed out at the government, calling the move a "gross injustice" and questioning the ruling alliance's commitment to the people of Andhra Pradesh.
"Why have you house arrested someone who wants to do good to the people of Andhra Pradesh? You and your alliance, the BJP, are doing a gross injustice to the people of the state, be it regarding special status, Polavaram (project), or Amravati capital. You haven't done any justice. Today, because we want to fight for the people, you have arrested the Congress chief in Andhra. Why are you scared?" she said.
Taking to X, she wrote, "Please tell the people of Andhra Pradesh. Is just going to my workplace at the PCC office now considered a crime? Why are you trying to curtail our constitutional rights? What is your government afraid of?"
Sharmila alleged that the state government was attempting to suppress the Congress-led Amaravati Capital Committee, which she said had been formed to conduct research and create an action plan for the development of Andhra Pradesh. "The government is scared of the Amaravati Capital Committee, which has six or seven members tasked with researching and creating an action plan for the welfare of the people. Anything the committee decides will be for the good of Andhra Pradesh," she claimed.