Macharla: On the sixth day of the YSRCP's 'Samajika Sadhikara' bus yatra in Macherla constituency, Palnadu district, a remarkable gathering of people showed unwavering support for the YSRCP leadership. Throughout the day, various activities culminated in a grand public rally, where CM Jagan's message of social empowerment was reiterated.
The day commenced with YSRCP Regional Co-ordinator and Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy, Lok Sabha MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayulu, and MLA Pinneli Ramakrishna Reddy meeting with a group of neutral influencers from the constituency. They elaborated on CM Jagan's extraordinary commitment to investing in human capital, particularly in marginalized communities who have endured decades of hardship. The leaders underscored a range of welfare schemes tailored to empower the poor, BC, SC, ST, and minority communities, who they described as the backbone of Andhra Pradesh. Notably, 50% of all nominated posts in the state are reserved for women, reflecting CM Jagan's dedication to social empowerment.
Contrary to claims that the YSRCP government focused solely on welfare, Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy refuted these allegations and provided an overview of the substantial development initiatives undertaken by the YSRCP over the past four and a half years. He highlighted CM Jagan's priorities, emphasizing the strides made in the education and health sectors without compromising on quality, all while maintaining the pace of infrastructure development, including ports and harbors.
MP Krishna Devarayulu mentioned that a total of Rs 890 crore had been disbursed to beneficiaries under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, and an additional Rs 300 crore had been allocated to underprivileged sections through non-DBT programs in the Macherla constituency over the same period.
To reaffirm the party's commitment to social inclusivity, YSRCP leadership, including Vijayasai Reddy and Krishna Devarayulu, ventured into the heart of the SC Colony in Rentachintala Mandal. They shared a meal with Dalit leader Battu Deva, a simple yet powerful symbol of unity.
Following this, YSRCP supporters organized a bike rally from Rentachintala, while the leaders embarked on a short padayatra from Rayavaram junction to Park Town in Macherla. A massive crowd gathered to show their unwavering support for Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Addressing the public first, MLA Pinneli Ramakrishna Reddy emphasized that the YSRCP for the last four-and-a-half years played a pivotal role in guiding and uplifting the BC, SC, ST and Minorities politically and socially. He informed that Rs 22,423 crore worth welfare and development works had taken place in the Macherla constituency and claimed that the YSRCP would win all assembly constituencies in the Palnadu district.
Deputy CM Amzath Basha said that the concept of social empowerment used to be a mere slogan in the past whereas the YSRCP government under the leadership of CM Jagan Mohan Reddy had realised the true social and political empowerment of the BC, SC, ST and Minority communities in the State.
The Dy CM further said while the previous TDP government used minorities as a mere vote bank and then chief minister Chandrababu Naidu had just spent Rs 2,600 crore for the minorities welfare between 2014-2019, CM Jagan had spent a whopping Rs 23,176 crore towards the welfare of Muslims in the last four-and-a-half years alone.
MP Nandigam Suresh pointed out that while Chandrababu Naidu’s concerns lean towards 'Capitalists', CM Jagan’s priority is only welfare of the poor. He highlighted how Chandrababu Naidu had even approached the Courts against the introduction of English medium in schools, thereby advocating against Dalit children studying in the government schools. He added how Chandrababu was also unhappy in giving housing sites to the BC, SC, ST and Minority poor in Amaravati and had filed several cases against it in the court.
MLA Anil Kumar Yadav hailed CM YS Jagan for giving more than 50% representation to BC, SC, ST and Minorities in the cabinet as well as corporations.
Launching a fierce attack at the Opposition, he said, ‘While some start a party to win, Pawan Kalyan is a leader who founded his party to make someone else the CM!’, a statement that got a roaring response from the public.
MLCs Pothula Sunitha, Janga Krishna Murthy and Kumba Ravi Babu were among the other senior leaders present at the event today.
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