YSRCP Slams 'Fake Letter' Plot to Target YS Family; Demands Cyber Probe
YSRCP alleges a fabricated letter in YS Bharathi's name was used to target the YS family and divert attention from local election issues.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has sparked a political storm in Andhra Pradesh, alleging that a fabricated letter written in the name of YS Bharathi was circulated to orchestrate a smear campaign against the YS family. The party has now demanded an immediate cybercrime investigation to uncover the architects behind this "fake letter" plot.
The Controversy: A Fabricated Claim
Addressing the media at the YSRCP central office, party spokesperson Putha Siva Shankar revealed that a letter had been circulating, purportedly written by YS Bharathi to YS Sharmila. The content of the letter claimed that certain properties located in Bengaluru did not belong to Sharmila—a claim the YSRCP has dismissed as an absolute falsehood.
According to Shankar, this document was a complete fabrication designed to fuel false propaganda. He accused various news channels and sections of the "yellow media" of playing into this trap by using the fake letter to host debates and spread misinformation about the YS family.
Diversion Tactics and Political Motives
The YSRCP believes this controversy is not accidental but a calculated move to shift the public narrative. Putha Siva Shankar alleged that the letter was circulated to divert attention from several critical issues currently plagging the state, including:
- Violence and obstruction during the nomination process for local body elections.
- Allegations of electoral irregularities in local polls.
- The government's failure to implement its "Super Six" promises.
- The skyrocketing prices of essential commodities like rice, cooking oil, and onions, which are burdening ordinary families.
The spokesperson directly targeted Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of dragging women and private family matters into the political arena because the administration cannot face the people confidently on the grounds of governance and economic failure.
Demands for Accountability
The YSRCP has not only condemned the campaign but has laid out specific demands for justice and accountability:
1. Cybercrime Investigation
The party has called for a comprehensive cybercrime probe to identify the origin of the fake letter, determine who created it, and track down those responsible for its circulation. Shankar insisted that those found guilty must face strict legal action.
2. Media Apology
The YSRCP has demanded that any media organization that broadcast or published the contents of the fabricated letter must remove the material immediately and issue a formal public apology to the YS family.
"Using false material involving women for political benefit is completely unacceptable," stated Putha Siva Shankar, urging Chandrababu Naidu to cease such political tactics.
The YSRCP concluded by asserting that these attempts to distract the public from the party's democratic struggle in the local body elections would ultimately fail.