PNS|Kadapa
In a blistering address at the Kadapa Mahanadu, TDP national general secretary Nara Lokesh launched a fierce attack on the previous YSRCP regime, accusing it of pushing Andhra Pradesh into chaos and debt. Addressing a sea of enthusiastic party workers, Lokesh alleged that the State had suffered a “destructive rule” under YSRCP, which he blamed for driving away industries and jeopardising public welfare.
He charged that the former government had prioritised personal gain over public interest, claiming that nearly 30,000 people had died due to rampant alcohol consumption. “Not a single company came; existing ones fled,” Lokesh stated, accusing the previous leadership of greed and misgovernance.
Lokesh recalled the political persecution faced by TDP leaders and activists, including the 53-day imprisonment of party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu. “They tried to silence us with cases, arrests and attacks, but our courage only grew stronger,” he said, lauding grassroots leaders like Manjula Reddy and Chennupati Gandhi as symbols of the party’s resilience.
Celebrating the TDP’s landslide victory in the 2024 elections—securing 164 out of 175 Assembly seats—Lokesh described it as an “record” and a decisive rejection of the YSRCP.
“They couldn’t even qualify for opposition status. People didn’t just vote—they delivered punishment,” he remarked.
Describing Kadapa as a land of spiritual legacy and political resilience, Lokesh hailed it as symbolic of the TDP’s resurgence and praised the public for their overwhelming support, calling the Mahanadu a “grand success.”
Posing four-pointed questions to the YSRCP, Lokesh demanded accountability: “Who drove away mother and sister? Who killed Babai? Who brought in J-brand liquor? Who pressed the button and looted the people?”
He reaffirmed the TDP’s commitment to its six foundational principles—uplift of the poor, women’s empowerment, youth development, and honouring farmers and workers—declaring them as central to the party’s mission.
Lokesh described Chandrababu Naidu as a name synonymous with progress: “From Hi-Tech City to Amaravati, from IT to AI, from Rs 200 to Rs 4,000 pensions—our CBN sets trends.”
Announcing key development initiatives, Lokesh promised free bus travel for women from August 15, a mega DSC with over 16,000 posts, and investments aimed at generating six lakh jobs across sectors. He noted that Mission Rayalaseema, which he announced during his Yuvagalam Padayatra, was already under implementation.
He also highlighted the strength of the alliance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, stressing the importance of “continuity in governance” for sustained progress.
Concluding his speech, Lokesh said the “Red Book” symbolises justice under the Constitution. “Punishment is inevitable for those who looted and harmed the people. The law will catch up with them,” he declared.
As the crowd erupted in cheers, Lokesh urged party workers to remain humble, continue their service, and ensure the TDP’s resurgence becomes permanent.
