Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy
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Hyderabad: Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy emphasized that the Jagananna 2.0 will operate differently, focusing on protecting and supporting every party worker.
At a crucial meeting held in Tadepalli on Wednesday with Vijayawada Municipal Corporation YSRCP corporators and key party leaders, Jagan strongly criticized the alleged harassment being faced by the party cadre under the current TDP-led coalition government. He assured the cadre that he was closely monitoring the difficulties they were facing and pledged his unwavering support.
“When in opposition, challenges are inevitable. But we must remain steadfast in our values. Hardships don’t last forever. I faced unjust imprisonment for 16 months due to political conspiracies by Congress and TDP. Yet, I never took a step back. With the people's trust, I became the Chief Minister, and I assure you - our party will return to power and rule the state for the next 30 years,” he asserted.
Highlighting his government’s achievements, Jagan said, “Even during the Covid-19 crisis, we never made excuses. Despite financial constraints, we continued welfare schemes without interruption. Ours is the only government in India that meticulously implemented 99% of its manifesto promises.”
He lashed out at the current government, stating that in just nine months, the coalition government has destroyed key institutions and failed to implement its promised 'Super Six' schemes. “Scams have become rampant, with kickbacks from MLAs to the Chief Minister himself. People will soon hold them accountable, which is why they are resorting to undemocratic governance through the ‘Red Book Constitution’,” he said.
Referring to the defection of 13 YSRCP corporators in Vijayawada after the elections, Jagan praised the 38 loyal corporators who stood firm against TDP’s pressure tactics. He also pointed out that in every local body election held post-assembly polls, YSRCP achieved a clean sweep, proving the people's continued trust in the party.
Slamming the TDP-led government's failure in implementing its electoral promises, he said, “They promised Rs.15,000 for students, Rs.18,000 for mothers, Rs.45,000 for elderly women, and Rs.36,000 for unemployed youth. Farmers were promised Rs.20,000 annually. But now, people are confronting them at every doorstep, demanding answers.” He reiterated that his government had never misled the people. "Unlike them, we only promised what we could deliver, and we fulfilled it," he affirmed.
On the state’s collapsing education and healthcare sectors, Jagan contrasted his tenure with the current regime. “During our rule, government schools were upgraded to CBSE standards, classrooms were digitized, and even private schools began competing with public institutions. Today, all those reforms have been undone. The 'Amma Vodi' scheme is gone, digital classrooms have vanished, and government school enrollment has declined sharply,” he lamented.
He also highlighted YSRCP’s revolutionary healthcare initiatives, such as the Aarogyasri expansion, village clinics, and the Family Doctor system, which provided quality healthcare to the poor.
“People have now realized Chandrababu Naidu’s true nature. His government has not only failed to deliver but has also weakened every institution. YSRCP will return with a resounding majority because we stood by our values, delivered on our promises, and never deceived the people,” he said.