Has the Coalition Government in Andhra Pradesh Failed?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- YSRCP accuses TDP-led coalition of failure
- Promises accountability for privatization fraud
- Public health, education, and agriculture sectors in crisis
- Over one crore signatures against medical college privatization
- Concerns raised about rural employment scheme discontinuation
Visakhapatnam, Dec 23 (NationPress) The Opposition leader in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Botcha Satyanarayana, claimed on Tuesday that the coalition government led by the TDP has been ineffective across all sectors.
The leader of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) asserted that once his party assumes power, all individuals involved in the privatization of medical colleges will be held accountable.
During a press conference, he mentioned that former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had informed the Governor regarding the fraudulent activities associated with the transfer of medical colleges to private entities. He criticized coalition partners for their incoherent discussions lacking any substantial evidence.
"We have committed to bringing those implicated in the fraud to justice, while the coalition has misrepresented this as a threat," he stated, clarifying that this is a core principle of the party.
The public sentiment is clear, as evidenced by over one crore signatures opposing the privatization of medical colleges. Those who wish to comment on this matter should conduct surveys in villages, he advised.
Satyanarayana also condemned the coalition for discontinuing the rural employment guarantee scheme, which he labeled a significant setback to gram swarajya. He questioned why the Centre has not been held accountable for this action.
He raised concerns about the silence of Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan regarding the issue.
Under the coalition's governance, he claimed that the sectors of healthcare, education, and agriculture have suffered significantly. Students are facing difficulties due to the Chandrababu government’s failure to disburse fee reimbursement dues.
"Public health has been compromised since the Aarogyasri bills remain unpaid," noted Satyanarayana.
He pointed out that a shortage of urea exists solely in Andhra Pradesh, while it is accessible nationwide, indicating a lack of attention to the state.
The YSRCP leader accused the coalition of transferring prime land at minimal prices to vested interests and real estate firms, highlighting the pervasive corruption in the state.
"The absence of policy decisions and rampant corruption at all levels are the reasons behind the current crisis, with no accountability for the extensive loans taken that do not align with welfare initiatives," he concluded.