In a dramatic turn of events, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly budget sessions commenced today in Vijayawada, marked by intense protests from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). The inaugural day featured a speech from Governor Abdul Nazir, which the YSRCP leaders vehemently criticized as filled with falsehoods and misleading claims, alleging that the coalition government coerced the Governor into delivering a deceptive address.
As the Governor spoke, YSRCP leaders took to the floor to highlight what they termed the chaotic governance of the coalition government. They condemned the recent attacks on opposition leaders and their residences, urging the assembly to take notice of these egregious actions. The YSRCP, led by its chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, staged protests outside the assembly, demanding recognition as the principal opposition party and calling for an end to policies detrimental to the public.
Protesters brandished placards and chanted slogans, insisting that the government must acknowledge the YSRCP as the main opposition party to allow them to voice the concerns of the people. They accused the coalition of deceiving the public and failing to provide adequate representation for their issues in the assembly. The YSRCP leaders expressed their commitment to fight against the injustices faced by the state’s citizens, vowing to raise their voices against the government’s failures.
During the assembly session, the YSRCP leaders expressed strong objections to the content of the Governor’s speech, asserting that it was riddled with inaccuracies. They lamented the fact that even the Governor, a constitutional authority, was disseminating untruths. The assembly echoed with chants questioning the government’s accountability, emphasizing the need for transparency in governance.
The protests were fueled by various issues, including the alleged misinformation surrounding the Tirumala Laddu and the urgent demand to halt the privatization of medical colleges. YSRCP leaders questioned the Governor’s credibility, stating that he was merely reading from a script provided by the NTR Bhavan, the headquarters of the ruling coalition.
They raised pointed questions regarding the government’s financial management, particularly the staggering debt of 3.2 lakh crores and who benefited from it. The assembly atmosphere was charged with anger as the YSRCP attempted to disrupt the Governor’s speech, asserting that the coalition government was failing to ensure welfare and development for the state.
Concerns were also voiced regarding the plight of women’s empowerment, the lack of fair pricing for farmers, and the ongoing struggle students faced due to unpaid fee reimbursements. The party vowed to continue its fight against government policies that it claims have led to severe hardships for citizens, including pressures faced by employees and the detrimental impact on youth employment opportunities.
In a resolute move, the YSRCP staged a walkout from the assembly, signaling their discontent with the proceedings and the Governor’s address. They reiterated their commitment to expose the failures of the coalition government led by Chandrababu Naidu, Lokesh, and Pawan, asserting that governance in Andhra Pradesh had reached its lowest point in the country. As the session unfolded, it became evident that the political tensions in the state were far from resolved, with the YSRCP promising to keep the fight for justice and representation alive.
