Where is the CM? YSRCP slams Naidu over 'secret' tour
YSRCP leader Lakshmi Parvathi demands transparency over CM Chandrababu Naidu's undisclosed whereabouts amid state crises in Andhra Pradesh.
In a scathing attack on the current administration, YSRCP State General Secretary Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvathi has raised serious questions regarding the whereabouts of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Speaking at the party's central office in Tadepalli, she demanded immediate clarity on the Chief Minister's recent movements, noting his absence from the public eye for the past three days.
The YSRCP leader pointed out that this disappearance comes at a critical juncture for the state, as Andhra Pradesh simultaneously battles natural disasters and widespread social unrest.
A State in Crisis
Lakshmi Parvathi highlighted several pressing issues that she claims are being neglected due to the Chief Minister's absence. She painted a grim picture of the current situation across various regions of the state:
- Flood Devastation: Northern Andhra is currently struggling with the aftermath of severe flooding.
- Agricultural Distress: Farmers in the Rayalaseema region are facing hardships due to ongoing drought conditions.
- Youth Unrest: Unemployed youth are taking to the streets in protest, while DSC candidates are also demonstrating to seek justice.
"When the state is surrounded by problems, and people are protesting, where has the Chief Minister gone?" she questioned, demanding to know why the details of his current tour are being kept under wraps.
Allegations of Corruption and Lack of Transparency
The YSRCP leader did not stop at questioning his absence; she also leveled heavy allegations regarding the nature of such undisclosed trips. She claimed that the Chief Minister has a history of undertaking similar trips under the guise of family vacations. Lakshmi Parvathi further questioned why central authorities and intelligence agencies do not scrutinize these movements, suggesting they could be used to move or hide wealth acquired through corrupt means.
She drew a sharp contrast between the current leadership and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. According to the YSRCP, Jagan Mohan Reddy always maintained transparency by providing travel details and seeking necessary court permissions for his foreign visits. She criticized Nara Lokesh and certain media outlets for previously targeting Jagan over his travels while remaining silent on Naidu's current unexplained absence.
Economic and Administrative Failures
Expanding her critique to the broader governance of the coalition government, Lakshmi Parvathi alleged that the state's economic climate is deteriorating. She claimed that:
- Investment Decline: Industries and investments are being driven away due to a "Red Book" system, corruption, and bribery demands.
- Resource Plunder: Natural resources, including sand and hills, are being systematically exploited.
- Recruitment Scams: She alleged massive irregularities in DSC recruitment, claiming jobs were being sold for as much as Rs. 15 lakh each.
Concluding her address, she stated that while welfare, education, and healthcare saw significant progress under YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the current administration has instead pushed farmers, students, and employees into deep distress. She issued a stern demand for the Chief Minister to disclose the full details of his tour upon his return, warning that failing to do so would be a sign of gross irresponsibility toward the people of Andhra Pradesh.