The arguments about YS Jagan Mohan Reddy‘s Petition to exempt him from court appearances concluded the other day and the judge posted the verdict to November 1st. During the arguments, the counsel appearing for the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister made some interesting comments to support Jagan’s claim.
“It will cost a whopping 60 Lakhs for Jagan to commute between Hyderabad and Amaravati. Since he has to appear before the court every Friday, it will cost 60 Lakhs per week which is too costly for the state reeling under severe financial stress after the State Bifurcation,” the Counsel said.
This has become a point of discussion in social media. TDP fans are saying that this is just an excuse to escape the court appearances. On the day of these arguments, Jagan spends the same 60 Lakhs to come to Hyderabad and attend an engagement ceremony and marriage in the families of a former MP and an industrialist.
“If he can spend money for unofficial trips, this concern for the state finances is a blatant lie. Courts should set a precedent by slashing the petition and declaring that everyone is the same before the law,” TDP supporters allege. YSR Congress leaders and supporters are anxiously waiting for the verdict on November 1st.
