Delayed Budget Sparks Controversy in Andhra Pradesh

YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of delaying the state budget to avoid accountability for unfulfilled poll promises. Reddy criticizes the 'Super Six' schemes and alleges misinformation campaigns by the TDP to mask these shortcomings.

YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has sharply criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, alleging a deliberate delay in the state budget presentation. Reddy argues that Naidu's maneuver is designed to circumvent scrutiny on unfulfilled election promises.

During a press briefing at his Tadepalli residence, Reddy highlighted that the state's budget was postponed by eight months. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh has been operating under vote-on-account budgets, rendering the election pledge fulfillment questionable.

The 'Super Six' initiatives, including financial assistance for women, youth, and farmers, remain in the TDP’s 2024 manifesto. Reddy accused Naidu of orchestrating misinformation campaigns to cover these gaps and criticized the TDP’s media strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)