Botsa slams ‘arbitrary’ governance

YSR Congress Party MLC Botsa Satyanarayana launched a sharp attack on the ruling coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, accusing it of arbitrary governance and misuse of power.  Addressing a press conference in Visakhapatnam, Satyanarayana alleged that the government was resorting to politically motivated cases to suppress opposition leaders, citing the recent arrest of former MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi as a prime example.
Aiming for the ruling alliance, Satyanarayana criticised its reliance on what he termed “yellow media” for favourable coverage while failing to deliver effective governance. “Beyond the media-generated accolades, there is little to commend about this government’s performance,” he remarked, asserting that the administration had failed to live up to its electoral promises.
Highlighting governance lapses, he accused the coalition of focusing on reviews rather than actual development. “The ground reality does not match the publicity,” he said, pointing to rising prices of essential commodities, increased electricity tariffs, and administrative inefficiencies. He further claimed that the lack of coordination between officials and public representatives had led to hardships for students, parents, and farmers.
The YSR Congress leader signalled a political showdown in the coming months, vowing to challenge the ruling alliance’s “Super Six” promises in the Legislative Council. “These commitments remain largely unfulfilled, and we will hold them accountable,” he asserted.
Drawing a comparison with the previous YSR Congress government, Satyanarayana stated that former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had prioritized action over rhetoric. “During our tenure, we implemented welfare schemes with sincerity, even amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” he claimed. He also criticized the current government for blaming its failures on the YSRCP while allegedly using law enforcement to harass opposition figures. “Even the High Court has expressed displeasure over the conduct of the police,” he added.
On the issue of land scams in Visakhapatnam, Satyanarayana demanded the release of the Special Investigation Team’s report and strict action against those involved. “When will the coalition leaders disclose the irregularities in freehold lands?” he questioned. He also accused the government of misleading the public on liquor pricing policies, stating that despite promises to reduce rates, prices had only increased.
Satyanarayana’s remarks highlight the intensifying political battle in Andhra Pradesh, with the opposition ramping up its scrutiny of the ruling coalition’s performance. As governance issues continue to dominate political discourse, pressure is mounting on the administration to fulfil its electoral commitments.