As the N Chandrababu Naidu-led government in Andhra Pradesh nears its one-year mark on June 12, many bureaucrats continue to feel the aftershocks of the political transition—especially those who held key roles during the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy administration.
While significant changes have unfolded across the state’s governance structure, the fate of some senior officials remains uncertain. The shifting political climate, increasingly polarized, has blurred the once-clear lines between administration and politics. Bureaucrats, traditionally seen as apolitical implementers of policy, are now often viewed through a partisan lens—especially if their roles were prominent under a previous regime.
According to credible sources, anxiety among some officials recently led to a discreet meeting of senior IAS and IPS officers at a Hyderabad hotel. The gathering was reportedly held to discuss the evolving political atmosphere and growing unease over recent actions taken against officers linked to the Jagan-era administration.
High on the agenda were the arrest of IPS officer PSR Anjaneyulu in the Kadambari Jethwani case and the suspension of officers like Vishal Gunni, Kanti Rana, PV Sunil Kumar, P Joshua, and N Sanjay. The group also discussed the arrest of retired IAS officer Dhanunjay Reddy and the prolonged sidelining of senior officials such as Y. Srilakshmi and Koli Raghurami Reddy, both considered close to the previous leadership.
While the officers present were not opposed to action against wrongdoing, they emphasized that such actions should be evidence-based and not driven by political motives. Their central concern was that bureaucrats, who by design serve the government of the day, should not be punished simply for executing their duties under a different administration.
Sources indicate that the concerns voiced during the meeting were communicated to the Chief Secretary, who subsequently apprised Chief Minister Naidu of the situation. Though the CM is believed to have downplayed the issue, he reportedly assured that he would personally meet the affected officers—individually and collectively—to address their concerns and provide reassurances.
This episode highlights the growing complexity of bureaucratic life in an era of sharp political divides. The perception of neutrality is increasingly difficult to maintain, and in the crossfire of political rivalries, bureaucrats risk becoming collateral—even when their actions were in service of the state.
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