Vijayawada: The YSRCP on Friday organized massive rallies and protests across the state to highlight what it described as the failures of the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government during the last two years. Party leaders and activists staged demonstrations in all constituencies, alleging that the government had failed to fulfill its election promises and had ignored the problems faced by different sections of society.
Strong response to protest programme
Addressing the media, YSRCP state coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said the strong response to the Vennupotuku Rendellu protest programme reflected the anger among people against the coalition government. He said people were vexed with the governance of Chandrababu Naidu and felt cheated as promises made during the elections remained unfulfilled, while welfare schemes introduced during the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regime were either scrapped or diluted.
People participated despite restrictions
Sajjala said people participated in large numbers in the protests despite restrictions imposed by the police, indicating their dissatisfaction with the government’s functioning. He urged people to question the ruling dispensation during its house-to-house contact programmes over the status of promises made during the elections and why they were not implemented.
Allegations of failures on multiple fronts
The YSRCP leader alleged that the coalition government had failed on multiple fronts and had not delivered the assurances given to people before the elections. He criticized the reduction in beneficiaries under schemes such as Talliki Vandanam, pensions and Annadata Sukhibhava, claiming that several welfare initiatives were either not implemented or had been significantly diluted.
Tirupati meeting a publicity event
Sajjala criticized the coalition government’s Tirupati meeting, describing it as a publicity event that was disconnected from ground realities. He alleged that the government’s claims of attracting investments worth Rs. 23 lakh crore were not supported by visible developments on the ground.
Comparison of borrowings
He said that the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government raised around Rs. 3.30 lakh crore through borrowings over five years, while the Naidu government had reportedly borrowed more than Rs. 3.50 lakh crore in two years. He said the previous government continued welfare delivery through direct benefit transfer (DBT) despite challenges posed by COVID-19.
Allegations on bus travel and anna canteens
The YSRCP leader questioned the claims made by the government regarding the free bus travel scheme and anna canteens, alleging that the numbers projected were exaggerated. He also accused the government of moving towards privatization of health and education sectors, which Sajjala claimed were strengthened during the previous YSRCP regime.
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About the Author
Samdani MN is Editor (Politics-Andhra Pradesh), at the Times of India-Vijayawada. He covers political affairs in the state with a special focus on TDP, YSRCP and BJP. He has authority over irrigation, revenue, energy, excise, inter-state affairs, education, health, tourism and industries. He holds a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and a degree in Law.
