CM Naidu Cautions Ministers Against Complacency Over Local Poll Victories
Government’s focus on 2029 elections, 15% growth, and keep prices under control
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has cautioned his ministers against becoming complacent over the ruling alliance’s victories in the recent local body elections, asking them to remain humble, discharge their responsibilities more effectively, and work toward winning the 2029 assembly elections.
Naidu made it clear that the society, panchayat and cooperative elections would be conducted as per schedule. Cooperative elections would be held in January.
During informal discussions with ministers after the weekly cabinet meeting in Amaravati on Tuesday, Naidu said electoral victories should not go into their heads and that the government must focus on delivering tangible benefits to the people through a balanced approach to development and welfare.
Naidu made it clear that the society, panchayat and cooperative elections would be held as scheduled. Cooperative elections would be held in January. Once the election process was completed, ministers and officials should shift their entire focus to development and governance, he said.
The chief minister also stated that, henceforth, the cabinet would review the prices of essential commodities and the state's gross state domestic product (GSDP) at every meeting. While vegetable prices had come down to some extent, rice prices should also be brought under control to provide relief to consumers. Essential commodities must remain affordable, he stressed.
Naidu directed ministers to concentrate on achieving an economic growth rate of more than 15 per cent.
He said Andhra Pradesh was proud of its second position in AEI and announced that a quantum computer would be inaugurated on February 3. He said the Prime Minister has been invited to attend the inauguration.
Referring to investment prospects, Naidu directed all ministers to attend the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam. Investment agreements worth nearly Rs 11 lakh crore were expected to be signed at the summit, generating around 11 lakh jobs. The state had secured investments worth Rs 31 lakh crore so far, with the potential to create 25 lakh employment opportunities, he added.
Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar said rice was being sold at reduced prices through Rythu Bazaars to provide relief to consumers. Energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar thanked electricity personnel from Karnataka and Telangana for their efforts in restoring power following cyclones Arnab and Murasu.