As Leader of the Opposition, durinng the election campaign, Nara Lokesh launched a march in Kuppam and publicly announced his 'red book.'
Lokesh warned that he was recording the names of TDP workers, government officials harassing opposition leaders, and once he comes to ruling party, vowing to "repay them with interest".
Lokesh's red book strategy has stirred criticism, with the YSRCP accusing the coalition government of fostering a vengeful political atmosphere in Andhra Pradesh.
In this context, it is reported that Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy issued key instructions to YSRCP leaders and activists during recent meetings.
Jagan reportedly urged his cadre to note the names of officials and coalition leaders causing trouble, assuring them he would address these grievances when the YSRCP regains power.
He promised, claiming he would ensure consequences for such individuals, even suggesting he would make the harassing police officers "salute" YSRCP leaders post-victory.
YSRCP leaders assert that these assurances aim to bolster party morale, but critics warn such rhetoric risks deepening factional politics in Andhra Pradesh.
As both parties embrace retaliatory strategies, the state increasingly finds itself mired in a dangerous cycle of political vendettas.