Jagan alleges injustice to fishermen

Jagan recalled that during his tenure, significant emphasis was placed on fishermen’s welfare, with projects worth Rs 26,000 crore initiated for the development of four ports

Metro India News | AMARAVATI

Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling coalition government in Andhra Pradesh and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, accusing them of pursuing unjust governance and neglecting the interests of fishermen.

During his visit to Nellore district, Jagan inspected the Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour and interacted with local fishermen to understand their concerns. Addressing them, he alleged that the current government was failing to safeguard livelihoods and was instead creating hurdles for fishing communities.

Jagan recalled that during his tenure, significant emphasis was placed on fishermen’s welfare, with projects worth Rs 26,000 crore initiated for the development of four ports, 10 fishing harbours, and six fish landing centres. He noted that works at Machilipatnam and Moolapeta ports had reached around 35% completion, while Ramayapatnam port was nearing completion.

Questioning the present government, he said the Juvvaladinne harbour, which was virtually inaugurated on March 12, 2024, had still not been handed over to fishermen. He alleged that there were attempts to displace fishermen from the harbour and claimed that their livelihoods were being threatened.

In a serious allegation, Jagan said boats seized at the harbour were later taken away without action against those responsible. He accused the government of shielding those involved, raising questions over law enforcement.

Expressing confidence, Jagan said political change in the state was inevitable. “Time will pass quickly, and people will bring us back to power,” he said, assuring fishermen that their rights would be protected and that decisions affecting them would be revisited if his party returns to office.