Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Accused of Claiming Credit for Progress Under Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSR Congress Party criticizes CM Naidu for taking credit for advancements made during Jagan Mohan Reddys tenure in Andhra Pradesh.
Tadapalli, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of taking undue credit for the progress achieved during the tenure of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
During a press conference at the party office in Tadapalli, state spokesperson Putta Shiva Shankar stated that the recent improvements in the “Access (In)Equality Index” reflect the efforts of the previous government, rather than the current coalition administration. This index, developed by the Center for New Economic Studies at O.P. Jindal Global University, evaluates education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social security.
Based on data from 2014-2019, a report released in 2021 ranked Andhra Pradesh 10th. However, Shankar noted that under Jagan Mohan Reddy’s leadership, the state’s ranking improved to third and has now reached second place. He emphasized that this latest ranking still showcases the achievements of the previous administration.
Shankar cited several initiatives as evidence, including the modernization of schools under the “Nadu-Nedu” program, the “Arogya Sri” health scheme, the establishment of new medical colleges, the creation of over 50,000 jobs in the health sector, and various community support programs.
He further alleged that the state’s tax revenue is projected to drop from ₹89,435 crore in 2024-25 to ₹86,552 crore in 2025-26, marking a 3.2% decrease. He claimed that the coalition government is accruing an average debt of ₹460 crore daily, totaling ₹3,99,498 crore over the past 29 months. This results in a per capita debt of ₹2,11,588, which he warned could rise to ₹5 lakh within two years.
Additionally, Shankar pointed out that Andhra Pradesh’s ranking in the “Ease of Doing Business” has fallen from first to eighth place, alleging that industries are leaving the state. He also highlighted a 21% unemployment rate in Andhra Pradesh, significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%, making it one of the highest in the country.
Lastly, he criticized Naidu for not fulfilling his promise to waive loans for women under the DWCRA program, while noting that Jagan Mohan Reddy had successfully cleared approximately ₹20,000 crore in outstanding loans for these women.
