GUNTUR: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has blamed the previous government’s poor management for widespread losses across the state. He called on officials to work hard to achieve their goals and bring back the state’s former glory.
Chandrababu Naidu spoke at the District Collectors’ conference held at the Secretariat in Velagapudi on Monday. He stressed the need to make decisions that would benefit future generations. Naidu expressed his belief that India could become a global leader by 2047 if everyone worked hard.
He compared this conference with a previous one held during the Telugu Desam Party’s (TDP) earlier tenure. According to him, that conference was disrupted by opposition forces.
Naidu accused the previous government of neglecting development and sidelining efficient officers. He said their actions damaged the state’s reputation and lowered the respect for Andhra Pradesh officials at the national level. He urged the current administration to focus on rebuilding the state.
The Chief Minister highlighted the NDA government’s efforts to reduce poverty. He announced a monthly program called “Pedala Sevalo” (In Service of the Poor) to address public grievances. He encouraged collectors to come up with innovative solutions for poverty eradication. He also pointed out that many complaints received by the party office were related to land issues and accused the previous government of being involved in land grabbing and irregularities.
Naidu directed officials to tackle issues related to sand and mining, ensuring the smooth implementation of the free sand policy. He emphasized the need for transparent pricing and efficient transportation of sand to reduce costs for the public. He warned that officials who failed to make proper decisions would face consequences.
The Chief Minister also talked about the importance of groundwater recharge. He criticized the previous government for neglecting the maintenance of check dams and reservoir gates. He urged the current administration to prioritize filling reservoirs and ponds.
