Serious allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation have been made against Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar, who represents the Railway Koduru Assembly constituency and serves as a government whip. The allegations were shared by a woman through a video statement released on social media. As of now, no formal police complaint has been registered.
Viral Video Alleges Long-Term Exploitation
In the video, which has gone viral online, the woman claimed that Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar sexually exploited her for nearly one and a half years. She alleged that the MLA first contacted her via Facebook after becoming an elected representative and later intimidated and coerced her into a relationship.
Allegations of Sexual Assault and Forced Abortion
The woman further alleged that Arava Sridhar sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions and promised to marry her. She claimed that she became pregnant and was later forced to undergo an abortion against her will. According to her statement, the MLA continued to pressure and control her during this period.
Claims of Threats and Intimidation
According to the woman, she was living separately from her husband at the time. She alleged that the MLA pressured her to seek a divorce and issued serious threats, including threats to harm her three-year-old son if she did not comply. She also claimed that she was warned of severe consequences if she spoke publicly about the matter.
Political Reaction and Social Media Response
Following the circulation of the video, the YSR Congress Party (YSRC) demanded the immediate arrest of Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar and called for an independent investigation. The issue was raised on the social media platform X, leading to widespread political debate.
Meanwhile, videos, photographs, WhatsApp chats, and reels allegedly linked to the case continue to circulate widely on social media.
Current Status of the Case
As of now, Arava Sridhar has not issued a public response to the allegations, and there has been no official confirmation of a police inquiry.
