Governance is defined by actions, not words. A comparison of the first eight months of the YSRCP government under Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and the NDA-led Chandrababu Naidu administration highlights stark differences in priorities and execution.
From Progress to Neglect
- Farmers Betrayed: YSRCP provided ₹13,500 annually under Rythu Bharosa, while NDA halted the scheme despite promising ₹20,000.
- Education Neglected: Amma Vodi (₹15,000 per mother) was scrapped, Nadu-Nedu reforms were stopped, IB and TOEFL initiatives discontinued, and ₹3,900 crore in fee reimbursements were delayed.
- Employees & Pensioners Ignored: Unlike YSRCP’s timely Interim Relief, NDA failed to pay salaries on time, leaving employees in distress.
- Safety Concerns Rise: YSRCP’s Disha Act & App ensured women’s safety; NDA’s mismanagement led to rising crimes and unchecked liquor sales.
- Healthcare Collapse: YSRCP’s Aarogya Sri expansion ensured seamless medical services; NDA’s failure to clear hospital dues has crippled it.
- Administration in Disarray: Sachivalayam jobs and 4 lakh volunteers were dismissed, breaking promises of an increased honorarium.
- Stalled Livelihood Schemes: While YSRCP introduced Vahana Mitra within months, NDA has failed to implement its much-hyped Super Six promises.
- Debt-Driven Misgovernance: NDA borrowed a record ₹1,12,750 crore in six months, yet no funds reached welfare or development—₹31,000 crore was allegedly diverted under Amaravati’s name.
NDA’s Governance Failures
- Tirupati Stampede: Poor crowd management caused six deaths, eroding public trust.
- Vijayawada Floods: Lack of proactive measures worsened the crisis.
- Davos Disaster: ₹30 crore wasted on an investment summit that yielded nothing.
- Price Hikes: Increased power tariffs and registration fees burdened common citizens.
Governance Reflects Priorities
YSRCP focused on people-first policies, welfare, and development, while NDA has prioritized debt, diversions, and self-interest. Despite massive borrowing, no significant progress has been made, and the government’s credibility is rapidly eroding.
This isn’t just a comparison of achievements—it’s a reflection of intent. YSRCP governed for the people; NDA governs for itself.
