Stating that the people have begun revolting against the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress party president and former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy called upon the cadre to channel the dissent against the government into an agitation.
Addressing local representatives of Anantapur district on Thursday, Jagan said the public discontent is mounting within six months against the Chandrababu Naidu-led government in an unprecedented manner and it is time we take its failures to the people.
The YSRCP chief outlined the YSRCP’s roadmap for public protests, focusing on issue-based campaigns.
On December 27, the party plans to protest against rising electricity charges, urging citizens to burn inflated bills as a symbolic act of dissent.
On January 3, the focus will shift to the pending Rs 3,900 crore in fee reimbursement and hostel grant dues, which have disrupted students’ education.
“These protests are not about politics, they are about standing by the people and amplifying their voices,” Jagan emphasized.
The public burden had surged under the TDP regime, citing an additional Rs 15,000 crore burden on citizens through increased electricity charges.
On the plight of farmers, Jagan pointed out how the TDP had dismantled essential agricultural initiatives, like free crop insurance and Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs).
“Farmers are forced to sell produce at lower rates with no support for Minimum Support Price. We must rally behind them and bring their struggles to the forefront,” he urged.
Jagan reminded party workers that challenges are part of a leader’s journey.
“Injustice, court cases, and even jail time are inevitable in the fight for people’s rights. I was jailed for 16 months but emerged stronger to become chief minister,” he said, inspiring confidence among party members.
Reiterating the need for collective action, Jagan stressed resilience and determination.
“The public’s dissatisfaction with the TDP government is evident. We must channel this sentiment into meaningful resistance. Together, we can turn this opposition into support for the YSRCP,” he said.
YSRCP plans to intensify grassroots efforts, leveraging public discontent to challenge the TDP’s policies and build momentum for future electoral victories.