Jagan Resorting To Hit and Run Politics To Tarnish AP Image: Naidu
He appealed to voters to assess the track records of political parties and support those who had worked for public welfare.
Amaravati: Stating that YSRCP president Jaganmohan Reddy resorting to hit and run politics to tarnish brand image of Andhra Pradesh for political gain, alleged TDP national President and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Launching a sharp attack on Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu said that he had failed in every role, including as Chief Minister, party leader, son, brother and even as a citizen.
Addressing media persons at camp office here today Chandrababu Naidu stated that Jaganmohan noted for destructive politics and prolonged litigation.
Referring to present political situation and the local body elections, the Chief Minister said the government was committed in making Andhra Pradesh No. 1 State in the country. To build confidence among investors, the government was providing industrial incentives through an escrow account, he said. Some people’s actions are bringing disrepute to the entire State. Industrialists are being forced to wonder and in a dilemma whether they should invest in Andhra Pradesh.Recalling the period between 2019 and 2024, the Chief Minister alleged that people had lived in fear and could not even move freely on the roads. He also criticised the YSRCP president for not attending the Assembly to discuss public issues.
The Chief Minister said the NDA coalition government was functioning constitutionally and in the public interest. He appealed to voters to assess the track records of political parties and support those who had worked for public welfare.
The Chief Minister alleged that the YSRCP’s sole agenda was to prevent local body elections and its leaders were resorting to violence to obstruct the democratic process.He claimed that Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers had been targeted in attacks both in the past and at present, alleging that YSRCP members were attacking TDP workers and subsequently portraying themselves as victims.He maintained that the police had provided adequate security to YSRCP candidates to file their nominations, yet the party continued to approach courts with what he described as baseless petitions and complaints.
Referring to the previous government’s tenure, the Chief Minister questioned the circumstances under which all 33 seats in Pulivendula were reportedly elected unanimously. He also cited figures stating that 79 per cent of MPTC seats and 76 per cent of ZPTC seats in Kadapa district had been won unanimously during the earlier local body elections.Accusing Jagan Mohan Reddy of double standards, Chandrababu Naidu said the YSRCP president was criticising others despite the allegations levelled against his own party’s conduct during its tenure.
The Chief Minister said people in Kuppam had always exercised their voting rights freely and claimed that candidates had also filed nominations without obstruction in Pithapuram and Mangalagiri.He further questioned Jagan Mohan Reddy’s attitude towards family property disputes, referring to allegations that he had prevented his sister from receiving a share of property left by their father.
The Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh had the resources needed for progress and that the key was to utilise them effectively. He said the coalition government was committed to providing the leadership required to achieve the State’s development goals.He reiterated that the public should examine the track records of political leaders, protect democratic values and support efforts aimed at development and public welfare.