YSRCP MLC to alliance govtFulfil promises made to women

MLC Varudu Kalyani and president of the State YSRCP Mahila wing, has issued a compelling demand for the alliance government to honour its commitments to women, including the provision of Rs. 1500 per month, free bus travel, and three free gas cylinders annually for women aged 18-60. Speaking to the media, Kalyani underscored the urgency of implementing these promises. “The alliance leaders promised more benefits than those implemented by Jagananna, which led people to vote for them,” she stated. Kalyani recalled how Chandrababu Naidu introduced the “Super Six” schemes, assuring voters with bond papers as a guarantee of his commitments.
Despite Jagan Mohan Reddy fulfilling 99% of his promises, the additional promises made by the alliance swayed the electorate, leading to their victory. However, Kalyani expressed concern that over a month after the new Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and Ministers assumed office, no steps had been taken to fulfill these promises, causing significant distress among women across the state.
Kalyani highlighted the alliance government’s track record of unfulfilled promises since 2014, including the failure to deliver on the Dwcra loan waiver and zero-interest schemes, both halted in 2016. Other unfulfilled promises include Rs 25,000 for a girl child and house ownership for women. She criticized the current government for not implementing the Rs 1500 per month scheme, leaving 1.72 crore eligible women waiting for support. She questioned whether any funds had been allocated or preparatory meetings arranged for these initiatives.
Kalyani praised Jagan Mohan Reddy’s successful implementation of various schemes, such as Ammavodi, YSR Cheyutha, YSR Aasara, Vidya Deevena, and pensions. She pointed out that although Rs. 4,000 crores had been prepared for YSR Cheyutha, the money has yet to reach any woman, exacerbating their suffering. She urged the government to deposit the already collected funds into women’s accounts immediately.
She also drew attention to Chandrababu Naidu’s promise of Rs. 15,000 for every school-going child, criticizing the lack of released funds, which has left parents in debt. “The government needs to release Rs. 15,000 crores for one crore students immediately, as schools have started and fees need to be paid,” she insisted. Kalyani further criticized the alliance’s neglect of farmers, recalling how Jagan Mohan Reddy provided Rs. 13,500 to farmers annually, whereas Chandrababu Naidu’s promise of Rs 20,000 per year remains unmet. With no preparatory meetings arranged, farmers are suffering and are forced to take high-interest loans.