No social justice in TDP-JSP first list

Industries Minister Gudivada Amarnath expressed concern over the candidate list announced by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)- Jana Sena alliance.
Addressing the media on Saturday, Minister Amarnath highlighted the apparent lack of representation for Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the alliance’s list. He contrasted this with the YSRCP government’s record of initiating various developmental and welfare programmes in the past five years.
Minister Amarnath questioned the strategic rationale behind the Jana Sena-TDP alliance, raising doubts about its efficacy. He employed a metaphorical comparison, describing the alliance as an amalgamation of “a gold-plated, yet rusty bicycle and broken glasses,” implying its potential fragility and lack of effectiveness. Furthermore, he challenged Pawan Kalyan’s aspirations to become Chief Minister with the limited number of seats allocated by Chandrababu Naidu. Minister Amarnath emphasised the apparent contradiction between Kalyan’s ambitions and the number of seats offered, raising concerns about his ability to fulfil promises made to the electorate.
Shifting his focus to the specific composition of the candidate list, Minister Amarnath expressed concerns regarding the perceived lack of representation for the Kapu community. He questioned the historical commitment of both TDP and Janasena to the community’s well-being, suggesting past instances of neglect.
Minister Amarnath cast doubt on the alliance’s claims of promoting social justice through “social engineering.” He argued that the current approach resembled “package engineering” rather than a genuine commitment to inclusive representation.
Despite his criticism of the opposition, Minister Amarnath reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the YSRCP and Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. He expressed his willingness to fulfil any responsibilities entrusted to him by the Chief Minister. In conclusion, Minister Amarnath emphasized the importance of alliances in achieving electoral success, suggesting that the YSRCP’s collaborative approach would ultimately be victorious.