TDP Chief Chandrababu is currently campaigning under the slogan 'Kadali Ra,' with recent meetings held in January, including one planned in Madugula of Visakhapatnam district. However, Chandrababu is facing criticism for the lack of coherence in his statements during these meetings.
While it is expected for opposition leaders to criticize the ruling party during elections, people are questioning the logic and consistency behind Chandrababu's statements.
Chandrababu alleges that Andhra Pradesh has become a complete disaster under Jagan's rule. He accuses Jagan of accumulating debts amounting to twelve lakh crore rupees, turning AP into a debt-ridden state. Chandrababu calls for the rebuilding of AP, emphasizing that development won't happen unless it is constructed step by step.
However, contradictions arise when Chandrababu promises to double the welfare schemes provided by the current government while simultaneously claiming that Jagan has driven AP into debt with such schemes.
In a tribute to mothers under the initiative 'Thalliki Vandanam,' Chandrababu makes significant promises, including providing fifteen thousand rupees annually to each child in a family.
Youth are assured of receiving fifteen thousand rupees per month under unemployment benefits. Additional promises include three free gas cylinders per year for women and free facilities for women in RTC buses. Chandrababu also pledges financial assistance of twenty thousand per year to farmers and monthly pensions for all the poor.
Critics argue that Chandrababu needs to disclose the funding sources for these schemes, especially given his claim that AP is drowning in debt. Skepticism grows about Babu's assurances when he portrays AP as chaotic while simultaneously promising freebies.
While TDP's longstanding mantra is that Babu will create wealth, questions arise about the tangible results of this wealth creation over the past five years.
Critics argue that creating wealth is more complex than distributing schemes every month, and Chandrababu's promises might contribute to adding another lakh crores to Jagan's welfare initiatives.
Despite TDP-aligned media portraying Chandrababu as a reformist since 1995, the present approach seems to be going out of the way from the party's traditional stance.
