Govt failed to fulfil poll promises: Ex-minister

Former minister and YSR Congress Party East Godavari district president, Ch. Srinivasa Venugopala Krishna, has accused TDP chief and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of being a “master manipulator” in politics. Addressing the media in Rajamahendravaram on Friday, he criticised the ruling coalition for failing to deliver on its election promises, particularly the much-publicised “Super Six” assurances.
“Despite six months in office and 12 cabinet meetings, not a single step has been taken towards implementing the promises made during elections,” he said.
He expressed disappointment over the lack of a concrete plan for the ‘Super Six’ promises, saying it has left the public disillusioned once again.
The former minister pointed out that schemes like “Talliki Vandanam” and “Annadata Sukhibhava,” launched with much fanfare, have been shelved, causing significant losses to students and farmers. “This year alone, 87.42 lakh students have missed out on benefits worth Rs 13,112 crore, while 54 lakh farmers were denied Rs 10,000 crore in support,” he said.
Drawing a comparison with the previous YSRCP government, he remarked, “Under Jagan’s leadership, welfare schemes such as Amma Vodi, Cheyutha, and YSR Rythu Bharosa were systematically implemented. In contrast, the current government’s welfare promises remain hollow, with no action on the ground.”
On women’s welfare, he highlighted the failure of the “Aadabidda Nidhi” scheme, leaving 1.80 crore women waiting in vain. He also criticised the reduction in free LPG cylinders from three per year to just one, calling it a betrayal of public trust.
Speaking on governance, Venu Gopala Krishna accused the TDP-led coalition of resorting to “diversion politics” to avoid accountability. “Social media activists questioning the government’s failures are being silenced with fabricated cases. This is an assault on democracy,” he alleged.
He demanded that Chandrababu Naidu take immediate steps to fulfil the promises made during the elections. “Empty words and broken assurances will not suffice. If he truly cares for the people, he must act now,” he said.
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