Andhra Congress Chief Sharmila Alleges House Arrest: 'Going To PCC Office Is Crime Now?'

YS Sharmila questioned Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on Twitter about the reason for her house arrest and has accused the government of curtailing her constitutional rights.

Sharmila also asked what the TDP-led government was afraid of.

Source : X

Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila on Tuesday alleged that she has been placed under house arrest at her Vijayawada residence. Further, she questioned Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on Twitter about the reason for her house arrest and has accused the government of curtailing her constitutional rights.

Taking to X, YS Sharmila said, "Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister garu, Why am I house arrested in my villa in Vijaywada?  for what reason ? Pls tell the people of AP. Just going to my work place- the PCC office @INC_Andhra is a crime now? Why are you trying to curtail our constitutional rights? What is your govt afraid of?"

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister garu,
Why am I house arrested in my villa in Vijaywada? for what reason ? Pls tell the people of AP.
Just going to my work place- the PCC office @INC_Andhra is a crime now? Why are you trying to curtail our constitutional rights? What is your govt…

— YS Sharmila (@realyssharmila) April 30, 2025

 

Further, she has raised concerns over the government's response to the formation of Amaravati Capital Committee by the Congress. She alleged that the Congress party had recently established the committee with a small group of 6-7 members, which she believes has unsettled the government. 

She told ANI, "The govt is scared that we're forming the committee...What is Chandrababu Naidu trying to hide? There were so many police personnel to curtail one lady and one party? Andhra Pradesh stands at number 3 in atrocities against women. The police laid their hands on me..."