Overview
- A government employee released a video alleging the Railway Koduru MLA sexually exploited and threatened her for about 18 months, including claims of forced abortions.
- The Jana Sena Party set up a three-member committee and directed Sridhar to appear before it within seven days while staying away from party activities pending its report.
- Police action remains contested, with some reports citing a registered case and inquiry, while the Tirupati SP says only an online petition was received and registration awaits verification.
- The Andhra Pradesh State Women’s Commission chairperson spoke with the complainant and assured a thorough review.
- Sridhar denies the allegations, calling them false and citing deepfakes, as his mother’s earlier extortion complaint against the woman led to a case; the YSRCP is demanding arrest and an independent probe.