The Andhra Pradesh budget, which should have focused on welfare and development, has instead turned into a game of numbers, self-praise, and political rhetoric. The much-hyped ‘Super Six’ election promises have been completely ignored, exposing the TDP government’s lack of commitment to the people.
Key Failures & YSRCP’s Criticism of the TDP Budget
1. TDP’s Election Promises Betrayed
🔹 Grand pre-election claims, but zero clarity on fulfilling them.
🔹 Thalliki Vandhanam: Required ₹12,000 crore; only ₹9,400 crore allocated.
🔹 Annadata Sukhibhava: Needed ₹11,000 crore; only ₹6,300 crore allocated.
🔹 Unemployment allowance (₹3,000/month): No mention, no allocation.
🔹 Free bus travel for women: Promised from Ugadi, but not a single rupee allocated.
🔹 Mahashakti scheme (₹1,500 per woman): Completely removed from the budget.
🔹 ₹10 lakh free loans for women: No funds allocated.
2. Budget Filled With Self-Praise & Blame Game
🔹 The budget speech was loaded with praises for CM Chandrababu Naidu and his son Lokesh, while it excessively criticized the previous government.
🔹 Instead of focusing on growth and welfare, the government diverted attention by blaming YSRCP.
🔹 No concrete financial roadmap—just political rhetoric with no real plans.
3. Betrayal of Farmers
🔹 Annadata Sukhibhava received only ₹6,300 crore instead of the required ₹11,000 crore.
🔹 Minimum Support Price (MSP): No assurance; only ₹300 crore allocated for price stabilization.
🔹 Market Intervention Fund: YSRCP allocated ₹3,000 crore, but TDP slashed it to ₹300 crore.
🔹 No clear plan for procuring farmers’ produce.
4. False Promises to Women
🔹 Women empowerment schemes were either removed or received inadequate funds.
🔹 Mahashakti scheme (₹1,500 per woman): Completely ignored.
🔹 ₹10 lakh interest-free loans: No allocation.
🔹 No free bus travel for women, despite grand election promises.
5. Education Sector Gets Less Support
🔹 Thalliki Vandhanam scheme: Required ₹12,600 crore for 84 lakh students, but only ₹9,407 crore allocated.
🔹 A shortfall of nearly ₹3,000 crore, raising concerns about student support and scholarships.
🔹 The government appears indifferent to student welfare.
6. No Jobs, No Unemployment Support
🔹 50 lakh unemployed youth ignored—no allocation for the ₹3,000 monthly unemployment allowance.
🔹 No job calendar, no roadmap for employment generation.
🔹 Big promises, but no concrete steps towards job creation.
7. Amaravati Capital City Ignored
🔹 Not a single rupee allocated for Amaravati, raising doubts about TDP’s commitment.
🔹 No self-sustaining financial strategy, only dependence on loans for capital development.
8. A Confusing & Unreliable Financial Plan
🔹 The budget’s capital expenditure figures lack transparency.
🔹 No clear explanation on how funds will be raised to fulfill the so-called ambitious programs.
🔹 The government’s financial strategy appears unsustainable and directionless.
Final Verdict: A Budget of Lies & Political Gimmicks
The TDP government’s first budget is nothing but a deception document. Instead of benefiting the public, it misleads them with false claims, no real financial planning, and a complete disregard for election promises.
🔹 “This budget offers fewer benefits to the people and more political propaganda!”
🔹 “TDP is not a pro-people government… it is an anti-people government!”
🔹 “After making tall promises, TDP is now running away from its commitments!”
YSRCP leaders have vowed to expose these failures in the budget session, holding the government accountable for betraying farmers, women, youth, and the poor. The TDP government thrives on rhetoric but delivers nothing in reality.
