Tadepalli, April 24: YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy paid heartfelt tributes to the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Before beginning his meeting with YSRCP’s local body representatives, he observed a two-minute silence along with party leaders in memory of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
While addressing the representatives from Proddatur in YSR district, Venkatagiri Municipality in Tirupati district, Kambadur in Anantapur district, and Tirupati Rural, YS Jagan praised the courage shown by YSRCP’s grassroots leaders. He said their commitment during recent by-elections and no-confidence motions was a testament to the strength of the party. “You’ve shown the people what courage truly looks like,” he said, saluting the party’s women and youth leaders.
Criticizing the current TDP-led coalition government, YS Jagan said Andhra Pradesh was being pushed into a war-like atmosphere under a “Red Book regime” that thrives on oppression, fear, and suppression of democracy. He warned the government that people will not remain silent if manifesto promises are not fulfilled. “Only YSRCP has the spine to demand accountability,” he said.
YS Jagan pointed out that the TDP lacked real strength but still contested by-elections out of greed for power. He cited examples of the party’s failed attempts to influence elections in areas like Kambadur, Proddatur, and Chandragiri. Even when faced with intimidation and violence, YSRCP leaders stood firm. In many cases, TDP couldn’t even field candidates or resorted to underhanded tactics like delaying elections by citing health emergencies of officials.
Highlighting the dismal state of governance, YS Jagan stated that the coalition is completely dismantling systems across agriculture, education, and healthcare. “Four lakh pensions have been cut. Belt shops are mushrooming next to temples and schools. Liquor is being sold at inflated prices with no revenue benefit to the state,” he said.
He exposed land scams where land worth thousands of crores in Visakhapatnam was handed over to anonymous companies for as low as 99 paise per acre. “Not even an idli can be bought for that amount. Yet, public assets are being looted,” he remarked.
On Amaravati construction, he alleged gross corruption, noting that tenders once valued at Rs. 36,000 crore under his government were now revalued at Rs. 78,000 crore despite lower material costs.
YS Jagan assured party workers that YSRCP will return to power with a massive majority. He promised full support and recognition in the upcoming Jagan 2.0 government. “This time, I will stand firmly with every single worker. You won’t be alone,” he declared, urging them to stay strong until the people’s verdict is restored
Gross financial indiscipline by coalition govt.
