Calling Jagan "anti-development," Minister Nara Lokesh further remarked that such actions show hostility towards the aspirations of Andhra Pradesh's youth, who are looking for opportunities in emerging technology sectors.
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly Budget Session began on Wednesday with Governor Abdul Nazeer's address, amid protest and sloganeering by Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders.
The Former Minister further said that Chandrababu's insecurity is becoming increasingly apparent, as evidenced by his recent speeches, and it is clear that he has lost the confidence of the people in the state.
Mahesh stated that Naidu's tenure has been marked by "systemic exploitation", from the "infamous" Yeleru scam to the recent land acquisitions in the state capital, asserting that "no sphere of governance under Naidu has remained untouched" by corrupt practices.
Reddy questioned the Naidu government's sincerity, asking, "If mango farmers are not in distress, why did the government announce to give Rs. 4 per kg, and why were false orders given to factories to buy at Rs. 8 per kg and why JDS leader Kumaraswamy got an assurance from the Centre for buyi
In a strongly worded post on X, Reddy condemned the arrest of senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao and alleged a systematic suppression of "democrats, intellectuals, and journalists" by the current administration.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday extended his greetings to the public on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the revered deity of the Jain community.
YSR Congress Party leader and former Andhra Pradesh minister Merugu Nagarjuna on Friday slammed Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which he called "unconstitutional".
Nara Lokesh alleged that the site was originally meant for a tourism project but was transformed into a private luxury residence, referring to it as the Andhra Pradesh 'Sheesh Mahal' (glass palace).
Speaking in the Assembly today, Lokesh also criticized the previous YSRCP's government for its "cruel history" of forcing teachers to stand guard outside liquor shops, calling it a clear sign of neglect towards the education sector.