An alleged family dispute involving YSRCP senior leader Jogi Ramesh has turned political after former Andhra Pradesh minister Jogi Ramesh stepped up his defence of his family over a marital dispute involving his son Rajeev and daughter-in-law Meghana, alleging the issue is being turned into A political campaign against him.
The latest development comes after Meghana's complaint led Ibrahimpatnam police to register an FIR against Ramesh and 10 other family members over allegations including dowry harassment, domestic violence and attempt to murder.
The case has also triggered allegations concerning religious conversion. The family has since approached the court for legal relief.
Ramesh, in his defence, said the family had tried to reconcile Rajeev and Meghana after differences emerged following their marriage. He said Rajeev subsequently filed for divorce and insisted that Meghana continued to be regarded as "like a daughter" by him.
Ramesh strongly objected to the conversion-related allegations. "Is it wrong if my wife reads the Bible or listens to the teachings of Jesus Christ?" he asked, saying his family respects all religions and participates in temple visits and Hindu religious rituals. He also alleged that fake videos, audio clips and AI-generated material were being circulated to malign his family, including content shared in behasest if ruling party leaders and supporters.
He questioned why a private family dispute was being repeatedly given political and media attention.
Ramesh directly targeted the ruling establishment, alleging that Mylavaram TDP MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad had intervened in the matter. "Which family does not have personal issues? Have there never been family issues in the families of NTR, ANR or Chiranjeevi?" he asked.
He alleged that he and his family had been targeted since the TDP-led government returned to power, but maintained that he was prepared to face the political consequences.
"Jogi Ramesh will never do anything wrong. I am ready to face anything politically," he said, arguing that political battles should be fought on political issues rather than through family disputes.
