Says Naidu inciting people at meetings
PNS | Vijayawada
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a scathing attack on opposition leaders, accusing them of orchestrating a misleading campaign to manipulate public sentiment for their own political advantage, with the help of friendly media.
Addressing a large gathering here on Friday, the Chief Minister directly criticised TDP president Chandrababu Naidu for veering off track and attempting to incite the public during his rallies.
In a strongly-worded statement, he remarked that the opposition leaders appeared to have lost their rationality, displaying behaviour bordering on malevolent. He went on to point out that leaders from TDP and Jana Sena were resorting to derogatory language and issuing threats against members of the ruling party. The Chief Minister emphasised that the opposition’s intent seemed to be a return to a mode of governance characterized by exploitation, accumulation, and consumption, reminiscent of their approach between 2014 and 2019. He urged the public not to place their trust in such promises.
Expressing his views on the political scenario, he noted that while his own intentions did not involve promoting his foster son to Chief Minister, the opposition was fixated on pushing Chandrababu Naidu back into power at any cost. Furthermore, CM Jagan criticised the opposition for their disparaging treatment of volunteers who have been diligently serving the community. He cautioned the public against falling for the opposition’s enticing yet false pledges, such as the promise of expensive cars and gold during election periods.
Taking aim at Chandrababu Naidu’s legacy, the Chief Minister highlighted the lack of substantial achievements during his 28-year tenure, spanning 14 years of being in power. He pointed out Chandrababu’s history of going back on commitments to women, SCs, STs, BCs, and Minorities after his ascent to power in 2014. The Chief Minister also underscored instances where the opposition leader obstructed the allocation of housing for the underprivileged, opposed the introduction of English-medium education in schools, and demonstrated disregard for SC and ST women, all while sowing divisions among the Dalit community.
