War of Words Escalates Between Jana Sena and YSRC
The exchange of allegations reflects the continuing political rivalry between the two parties in the region.
Kakinada:Political tensions between Jana Sena and the YSRC intensified following Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan’s recent visit to Kakinada and the holding of a Kapu community meeting by the YSRC at Venkatayapalem village in Ramachandrapuram mandal.
During the Kakinada visit, Pawan Kalyan reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over the weak response of alliance MLAs, MPs and ministers to criticism from opposition parties. This was followed by strong remarks from Kakinada Rural MLA Pantham Venkateswara Rao (Nanaji) against YSRC leaders after the Kapu meeting.
On Tuesday, Jana Sena district president Tummala Ramaswamy, Super Bazaar chairman Pesangi Adinarayana, BC leader Kadali Eswari and party leader Nandamuri Vinod criticised YSRC Kapu leaders for targeting Nanaji.
Ramaswamy objected to YSRC MLC Thota Trimurthulu’s statement that he would contest as an Independent against Nanaji from Kakinada Rural constituency. He said the remark amounted to an insult to ex-minister and former Kakinada Rural MLA Kurasala Kannababu. He alleged that YSRC leaders were focusing on criticism of the Jana Sena rather than encouraging the development of the state.
Adinarayana defended Nanaji, stating that he had been making efforts to bring together members of the Kapu community across political affiliations. He said Pawan Kalyan was working towards social unity and the development of the state.
Responding to the criticism, former Rajanagaram MLA and YSRC youth wing president Jakkampudi Raja accused the alliance government of failing to fulfil its election promises. He alleged that Jana Sena leaders were resorting to personal criticism when questioned about implementation of assurances made to voters.
Raja also said Nanaji had no basis to criticise former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. He maintained that the YSRC government had fulfilled its election commitments during its five-year tenure despite facing several challenges.
The exchange of allegations reflects the continuing political rivalry between the two parties in the region.
