CM’s white paper an excuse to avoid ‘Super 6′: Buggana

The white paper on the State’s financial condition released by CM Chandrababu Naidu in the Legislative Assembly is filled with falsehoods and incorrect figures, said former finance minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy. During a counter-presentation at the Press Club in Hyderabad on Saturday, Buggana refuted the financial white paper issued by the TDP government.
“Is the document released by Chandrababu a white paper or an excuse paper? His white paper on the financial condition looks like he is washing his hands on the matter. Chandrababu’s ‘Super Six’ has been bowled out. His white paper only dashes people’s hopes,” Buggana said. He criticized the Chandrababu government for not providing funds even for regular schemes, let alone the ‘Super Six,’ stating that the TDP administration needs Rs 2.5 lakh crore.
“Under our administration, Andhra Pradesh’s per capita income improved significantly. In 2018-19, the state’s per capita income was ranked 18th, but by 2022-23, it had risen to 7th. Additionally, during our tenure, Andhra Pradesh’s contribution to the nation’s GDP increased by 2 per cent compared to the period of Chandrababu’s rule. From 2014-19, the state’s income was 6 per cent, while under the YSRCP government, it increased by 16 per cent,” Buggana noted.
He further accused Chandrababu Naidu of incurring debts upon coming to power, which the yellow media never mentions. “When the YSRCP does something, or the TDP does, some media houses react as if it’s a major issue. The people of Andhra Pradesh are still waiting for the promises made by Chandrababu to be fulfilled. Despite schools being open for so many days, no money has been deposited into the mothers’ accounts,” Buggana criticised.
Buggana stated that there are two reasons why the TDP alliance is not presenting a full budget. “First, if a full budget is presented, there must be a discussion, and the state’s debt must be disclosed. Moreover, Chandrababu even lied to the Governor about the debts. This is why a full budget is not being presented. The second reason is that allocations must be made for the promises given, and they must be implemented. This is why they are not presenting it,” Buggana explained.