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Naidu, PK vow commitment to welfare

11-09-2025 12:00:00 AM

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday declared that the ‘Super Six–Super Hit’ public meeting was not a political show of strength but a celebration of promises fulfilled within just 15 months of the coalition government’s tenure. Addressing a massive gathering in Anantapur, he said the TDP-Jana Sena-BJP alliance had proven that governance meant responsibility, not electoral gimmicks, and stressed that welfare and development were being carried out with sincerity and purpose.

Taking a sharp swipe at the previous YSRCP regime, Chandrababu alleged that it had “begun with destruction by demolishing Praja Vedika, drowned the state in debts, and chased away investors.” In contrast, he asserted, the coalition government had transformed lives through the Super Six schemes, enhanced pensions, Thalliki Vandanam, free bus travel for women, farmers’ support, and universal health coverage. 

“They mocked us, said it was impossible. But we made it possible,” he declared, calling the reforms “a people’s victory.” The Chief Minister launched a scathing attack on YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy over the medical colleges issue, ridiculing him as “a leader who doesn’t even know what a medical college is.” Chandrababu challenged Jagan to debate the matter in the Assembly, accusing the previous government of laying mere foundation stones while leaving projects incomplete.

At the same time, he extended gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding GST reforms, tax reductions, and central support for Andhra Pradesh. “The Prime Minister is standing firmly with us in rebuilding the state,” he said, highlighting universal health insurance as a milestone in reducing poor families’ medical expenses.

Referring to the growing unrest within YSRCP ranks, Chandrababu issued a stern warning, “Do not think violence will be tolerated. Remember, here stand me and Pawan Kalyan. Anyone who incites violence will not be spared.” He accused YSRCP of reducing itself to a social media party that thrives on fake propaganda while losing its ground in real politics.

Outlining his vision for the region, Chandrababu promised to transform Rayalaseema as Ratanala Seema and unveiled a blueprint that includes large-scale industrialization in defense, aerospace, semiconductors, electronics, and automobiles, along with infrastructure projects spanning roads, airports, rail connectivity, and renewable energy. “Rayalaseema gave us 45 out of 52 Assembly seats. We will return their faith by bringing unprecedented development,” he pledged.

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, addressing the same gathering, echoed Chandrababu’s sentiments. He said that though parties were different, the coalition worked with a single agenda: people's welfare and state progress.

He detailed welfare measures undertaken by the government, including Rs.25 lakh health insurance for every household, construction of 4,000 km of CC roads in villages, and road connectivity to tribal habitations under Adavi Thalli Bata. “No mother will have to carry her child in a ‘doli’ anymore. Roads are reaching the remotest hamlets,” he declared.

Quoting poets and cultural icons from Rayalaseema, Pawan underscored the region’s historic struggles with drought. “For decades, Rayalaseema had only one season, drought. That era will end under this coalition,” he promised, adding that industrial growth and rural development would go hand in hand.

BJP state president P.Madhav and other leaders highlighted the Centre’s contribution, citing Rs.10 lakh crore investments, funds for Polavaram and Amaravati, and the forthcoming promise of 200 TMC of water for Rayalaseema.

The public meeting, attended by thousands of people and senior leaders across TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP, projected a united front of the coalition. “We contested together, we won together, and we will govern together,” Chandrababu concluded, asserting that welfare and development would both be “super hits” under the coalition.