TDP President and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said that like in Sri Lanka, the people of Andhra Pradesh were also being subjected to unprecedented oppression.

Naidu said the Sri Lanka rulers resorted to physical suppression of the people following the total collapse of their country’s economy. In AP also, endless attacks were being perpetrated on the citizens by undermining all institutions and systems.

On the third and final day of ‘Badude Badudu’ tour in Kuppam, the TDP chief addressed party youth activists meeting and road shows. He said his only wish was that the AP State should not slip into lawlessness and disorder like Sri Lanka.

Expressing concern, Naidu said, “My anguish is that Andhra Pradesh should not become another Sri Lanka. Our Government has taken state debt to Rs. 8 Lakh Crores. The people of the State would have to pay this debt for the next 30 to 40 years. This is a big concern for all of us.”

Chandrababu Naidu deplored that the financial standards of the AP people had touched a new low. The YSRCP ‘nava ratnalu’ (nine jewels promises) have turned into ‘nava randhralu’ (nine holes for YCP corruption). Jagan Reddy’s ‘badudu palana’ (unbearable taxes) was breaking the backs of all sections of society.

Naidu demanded that the government explain what happened to the job calendar that it had promised to release every year. The TDP gave Rs. 2,500 unemployment allowance, which was cancelled under the Jagan rule. The Chief Minister should clarify why he had denied this allowance to the youth.

The TDP chief called upon the youth to take the responsibility to rescue the State. Like nowhere else in the country, the petrol and diesel rates were increased in AP. The present rulers had no credibility and no respect for the people. They had changed ‘Gadapa Gadapaku YCP’ to ‘Gadapa Gadapaku Govt’ after seeing severe anti-YCP feelings among the public.

Naidu once again asserted that the farmers should strongly oppose the Government’s move to fix meters on the agricultural motors. The Government was trying to bring pressure on the farmers on the meters issue. Already agriculture was in a deep crisis. Once fitted, the meters would become the noose round the necks of farmers.

TDP chief and leader of opposition in AP Assembly N Chandrababu Naidu said that there was no law and order in the state. He alleged that the YSR Congress government had completely failed in protecting people and maintaining law and order in the state.

The TDP chief condemned the rape attempt on a woman in Repalle railway station of Bapatla mandal during late hours on Saturday. He said that the government had not gained any control over the state police.

He alleged that the police were taking things easy and not caring for the lives of the people. He said the State has turned into ‘Narakaandhra Pradesh’ (hell state) under the unjust and oppressive rule of Jagan Reddy.

The TDP chief deplored that in April alone, over 31 attacks and atrocities on women had taken place. Over 26 farmers committed suicides last month alone. The youth were migrating to other States due to lack of industries and employment.

Naidu asserted that the atrocities and attacks happening on a daily basis were causing great agony to one and all. The victimisation of women was particularly alarming. The conditions of farmers were worsening with each passing day. Due to a debt trap, over 26 farmers ended their lives. Agriculture was caught in a severe crisis.

Chandrababu Naidu expressed doubt whether the agriculture department was in existence. Though the farmers were committing suicides, the Government was not bothering to create any confidence. The Government’s inefficiency has caused a deeper crisis in the employment sector.

The TDP chief said many youth and people were going to other States for work and job opportunities. The TDP was setting up two committees on atrocities on women and farmers suicides. Based on the recommendations of these committees, the party would plan its future programmes.

The TDP leaders, who spoke on the occasion, condemned the ruling YSRCP leaders’ attack on the house of TDP leader Kanisetti Nagulu at Dachepali in Palnadu district. They also decried the attack on TDP leader Chalapati Naidu during the milk society election nominations at Srikalahasti in Chittoor district. The people were waiting for their chance to teach a strong lesson to the YCP for its mindless attacks on rivals.

The TDP leaders also condemned the attack by the YCP leaders and the police SI on the son of a handicapped woman at Sanjeevarayapalli in Sri Satya Sai district. The victim was attacked when he raised his voice against the stoppage of pension to his mother. Stringent action should be taken against the YCP leaders and SI for attacking Venu.