Vijayawada: On the last day of Samajika Sadhikara Yatra Phase II on Wednesday, senior leaders of YSR Congress reiterated how Andhra Pradesh has done very well across all parameters on the development front.
Party leaders representing BC, SC, ST, and Minority communities organised massive public meetings in Kurupam constituency, Manyam district (North Zone) and Machilipatnam constituency in Krishna district (Central zone). The leaders underscored Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's commitment not just to the marginalised communities and welfare of public, but to the overall progress and development of the state made in sectors of economy, agriculture, industry, investments, education, healthcare and infrastructure.
Vizianagaram MP Bellana Chandrashekhar said, "The CM has adeptly balanced welfare and development in Andhra Pradesh. He is a visionary leader committed to the state's prosperity, while prioritising people over electoral considerations."
Araku MP Goddetta Madhavi said the Chief Minister has bestowed respect onto tribals by establishing Parvathipuram as a separate district. “Otherwise, who would have thought about us,” he asked.
Kurupam MLA Pushpa Sri Vaani underlined that Jagan Mohan Reddy has not only fulfilled every commitment, but also delivered justice by giving tribals social and political representation. “It is this justice that we term Samajika Sadhikarata,'' she underlined.
In the central zone, revenue minister Dharmana Prasad Rao highlighted the crucial developmental statistics of the state. He said, "Andhra Pradesh has made rapid strides as far as GSDP growth is concerned. The state was ranked 16th in March 2019 but jumped to the 4th rank in 2022-23. Subsequently, the per capita income of AP advanced from 17th rank in March 2019 to 9th rank in 2022-23. Mind you, I am quoting data from central agencies like the RBI, so no one can dare to question it."
In a full throttle attack against TD, Prasad Rao said, "While Chandrababu Naidu was in power, the state's industrial growth stood at a mere 3.2 per cent. However, under CM Jagan, it has tripled, reaching 10.59 per cent. Previously, agriculture, the backbone of the state's economy, was ranked 27th with a negative growth rate of -6.5%. But under CM Jagan, agriculture is now flourishing at +5.56 per cent. We have now moved from the second last to the 7th position in the state."
MLA Anil Kumar Yadav said, "CM Jagan has nominated a fisherman to the Rajya Sabha! No other had the guts to do this. It is under Jagan’s leadership that at the moment, nine fishing harbours are being constructed. It is the Chie Minister, who swiftly assisted owners whose boats had been damaged in a recent fire mishap in Visakhapatnam harbour. Government reacted with absolute alacrity and provided aid within a remarkable four-day timeframe,” he added.
