Chandrababu Naidu Criticizes Jagan Reddy Government in First Interview of 2024 Election Season

In an exclusive interview with NDTV's Marya Shakil, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu launched a scathing attack on the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government, accusing it of betraying the people of the state and destroying their future. The interview marks Naidu's first of the 2024 election season.

Naidu alleged that the Jagan Reddy government has punished those who protested against them and claimed that the Chief Minister is a "habitual liar." He expressed confidence that the people of Andhra Pradesh have realized what they have lost in the last five years under Jagan Reddy's rule.

Discussing the upcoming elections, Naidu highlighted the importance for the five crore people of Andhra Pradesh, which is among the four states where Assembly polls are being held alongside the general election. The TDP has formed an alliance with the BJP and Jana Sena to take on Jagan Reddy's YSRCP, which scored a resounding victory in the 2019 state polls.

Why this matters: The 2024 elections in Andhra Pradesh are vital as they will determine the future political landscape of the state. Naidu's strong criticism of the Jagan Reddy government sets the tone for a fierce electoral battle, with the TDP-BJP-Jana Sena alliance aiming to unseat the ruling YSRCP.

Naidu denied allegations of corruption against him and described the upcoming elections as a "political conspiracy." He also spoke about his return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and expressed confidence that the BJP-TDP-Jana Sena alliance can take on Jagan Reddy in the polls.

In the interview, Naidu reiterated his accusations against Jagan Reddy, stating, "Jagan Mohan Reddy is a habitual liar. The people of Andhra Pradesh have realized what they have lost in the last five years." He emphasized the significance of the elections for the state's five crore people and his determination to challenge the ruling YSRCP government.

Key Takeaways

• Naidu accuses Jagan Reddy govt of betraying Andhra people and destroying their future.
• Naidu's first interview of 2024 election season, TDP forms alliance with BJP and Jana Sena.
• Naidu denies corruption allegations, calls upcoming polls a "political conspiracy".
• Naidu confident TDP-BJP-Jana Sena alliance can unseat ruling YSRCP in Andhra polls.
• Andhra 2024 polls crucial as they will shape state's political landscape, says Naidu.