Sharmila slams govt. for filing cases against noted academic
Y.S. Sharmila criticized the government for filing cases against journalist K. Nageshwar, calling it harassment. She stated that targeting an academic in this manner is unbecoming of the NDA government. Sharmila demanded the immediate withdrawal of the cases against Nageshwar, who had already clarified his remarks.
- ▪Y.S. Sharmila condemned the filing of cases against K. Nageshwar.
- ▪She described the government's actions as harassment and political vindictiveness.
- ▪Sharmila demanded the immediate withdrawal of the cases against Nageshwar.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
APCC president Y.S. Sharmila on Sunday condemned the filing of cases against journalist and former MLC from Telangana K. Nageshwar, terming it an act of harassment and political vindictiveness.In a statement, Ms. Sharmila said it was unbecoming of the NDA government in the State to target an academic and intellectual in such a manner.Even after Prof. Nageshwar had withdrawn his remarks and clarified his position, it was unjustified on the part of the government to register cases against him, she said, and demanded immediate withdrawal of cases filed against Prof. Nageshwar.Prof. Nageshwar, citing highly placed sources, earlier allegedly claimed that Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan had asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah to send YSRCP chief Y.S.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Hindu — Top
