GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 3rd Feb. Amid opposition criticism over Andhra Pradesh’s allocation in the Union Budget, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu praised the Modi government’s proposals, stating the Budget aims to make India a developed country by 2047. Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a key ally of the BJP, expressed his full support for the Budget, claiming it aligns with TDP’s 10 growth principles.
Speaking to the media ahead of Delhi’s Assembly elections, Naidu criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, labeling it a “half-engine sarkar” and calling for a “double-engine government,” a term often used by the BJP to highlight the benefits of having the same party in power at both the state and national levels. He said Delhi needed a government that would foster inclusive growth, as opposed to the current one, which he claimed has failed.
On the Union Budget, Naidu lauded its emphasis on women, the poor, youth, and farmers, while noting its focus on six key growth sectors. He called it a progressive and pro-people budget that reflects the vision for a Viksit Bharat, with tax relief for the middle class.
While Naidu backed the Budget, opposition parties such as Congress and YSR Congress criticized the lack of major announcements for Andhra Pradesh, especially when states like Bihar received more allocations ahead of upcoming elections. YSR Congress leader B Rajendranath Reddy accused Naidu of failing to secure Andhra’s rightful share from the Centre.
Naidu also addressed a rally in Delhi’s Shahdara, urging the people to support the BJP. He drew a comparison between his rival, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, both of whom he criticized for lavish expenditures. Naidu appealed to Delhi residents to vote out AAP in a similar manner to how Andhra Pradesh voted out Jagan Reddy’s party.
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