People are vexed with coalition govt

Tadepalli, Jan 28: Terming the coalition government as wicked, vindictive, and soaked in corruption and inefficiency, former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said that people are vexed as they felt that they were cheated. He said he would take up a mass contact programme covering all the 150 constituencies to instil confidence among the people.

Addressing party workers from Bhimavaram on Wednesday, he lashed out at the policies of the coalition government and the wicked manner in which Chandrababu has been handling affairs by giving a bonanza to his own people and targeting political rivals.

People are vexed with his policies, and Jagan 2.0 would be different, with the cadre being given top priority, which would be an amendment to the previous term.

Giving a contrast of the two governments, he said, “We supported people in every way and helped them out despite COVID and fulfilled all our poll promises. Chandrababu, on the other hand, has broken all the Super Six promises and cheated all sections of the people.”

During our five-year term, we have taken loans of about Rs 3.32 lakh crore, of which Rs 2.73 lakh crore was given under DBT for welfare schemes, and we have full data and details. Chandrababu has taken Rs 3 lakh crore loan during his less than two-year term, and there is no accountability. While welfare schemes were not implemented, where the money went and the answer is rampant corruption.

From liquor to sand, corruption is mounting, and the money is being stashed away by ruling party members, with the leadership having its due share in it. Belt shops are auctioned, liquor is sold above MRP, and it is available round the clock.

When it comes to sand, sales have increased, but revenue has fallen, which is another shining example of corruption.

Sankranti festival was run like a gambling festival with high stakes, and the festive spirit was lost in commercial activity and commissions of leaders and cadre of the ruling party, with the police also actively involved, he said.

Law and order has deteriorated. Railway Koduru MLA has intimidated a female employee, another woman employee attempted suicide unable to bear the harassment of the Amadalavalasa MLA, while the Satyavedu MLA raped a woman and closed the case by misusing his power. These are but a few examples.

On the other hand, they are foisting false cases against political opponents.

Students are suffering as all welfare schemes have been stopped, Aarogyasri has been crippled, and farmers are not getting MSP and are in distress due to multiple reasons.

If the government cannot provide agriculture, healthcare, and education, then what is the point of having a government, he questioned, and said that he would be going on a padayatra covering all 150 Assembly constituencies to highlight the failures of the coalition and show the contrast.