Will NDA grant SCS to AP?

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the National Democratic Alliance’s commitment to grant Special Category Status (SCS) to Andhra Pradesh.
Addressing an election rally at Gajuwaka on Tuesday, Jagan remarked on the shift in alliances, noting that while PM Modi once criticised former CM Chandrababu Naidu, he now aligns with him. He urged the public to ponder over such political manoeuvres. Warning against the privatisation of the Vizag Steel Plant (VSP), CM Jagan urged voters to support YSRCP to safeguard State assets. He criticised Chandrababu Naidu’s tenure, highlighting alleged failures in implementing significant schemes. Accusing the TDP of obstructing the distribution of welfare benefits, Jagan emphasised the importance of the upcoming election in preserving ongoing welfare initiatives.
Detailing educational reforms, Jagan outlined initiatives such as school renovations, English medium instruction, digital classrooms, and various educational programmes.
Enumerating welfare schemes like ‘Aasara’, ‘Sunnavaddi’, ‘Cheyutha’, and ‘Kapu Nestam’, CM Jagan underscored the empowerment efforts undertaken by the YSRCP government, including the distribution of house title deeds.
CM Jagan juxtaposed TDP’s unfulfilled promises from their 2014 manifesto with the YSRCP’s achievements, urging voters to consider the track record of both parties.
Addressing the people in Ichchapuram, Jagan stressed the importance of the electorate’s voice in shaping the State’s future.
Regarding developmental projects, Jagan highlighted initiatives such as the Mulapeta port, fishing harbours, and the Bhogapuram Airport, illustrating the government’s commitment to infrastructure development.
Additionally, Jagan mentioned welfare measures like establishing a Kidney Research Centre in Uddanam to address health challenges in the region. Earlier the CM also addressed an election rally at Rajanagaram.