Ghattamaneni Adi Seshagiri Rao is Mahesh Babu’s uncle, the younger brother of superstar Krishna. Rao is known to present his strong views on Andhra Pradesh’s political scenario time and again. Where Mahesh Babu maintains an ambience for politics, Adi Seshagiri Rao has not missed any opportunity to speak ill about Jagan Mohan Reddy’s chief ministerial stint.
A Personal Connection to Jagan
Rao’s criticism is notable because of his personal connection with Jagan. Years ago, Rao sold prime land in Tadepalli to the YSRCP leader, which later became the site of Jagan’s lavish residence. Given this background, Rao’s perspective on Jagan’s governance holds added significance.
Rao’s Sharp Criticism of Jagan’s Leadership
In his latest speeches, Adi Seshagiri Rao attributed the blame of political vendetta rather than real governance to Jagan and his cabinet. Instead of focusing on developmental projects, he said the Jagan government spent much time and energy on attacking Chandrababu Naidu and his family. The tenure of Jagan had seen no significant accomplishments, leaving Andhra Pradesh’s people with frustrated expectations and failed progress.
Major Infrastructure Failure Under Jagan
Rao was highly critical of Jagan’s failure to complete key infrastructure projects that are crucial for the growth of the state. He highlighted major failures including;
Incomplete roads and drainage systems
The lapsed Polavaram project
He felt that while the welfare schemes were important, long-term infrastructure development cannot be overlooked by the government as it affects the economic growth and job opportunities. Rao says that Jagan’s government never managed to get this balance right, and people are disappointed across the board.
Chandrababu Naidu vs. Jagan: A Leadership Comparison
Rao compared Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan, stating that the two leaders were as different as chalk and cheese. He appreciated Naidu’s vision and proactive governance, pointing out that the TDP leader had continued and improved on the existing initiatives rather than scrapping them for political reasons. In contrast, Jagan stopped several projects initiated by the previous government, which Rao believes slowed down the development of Andhra Pradesh considerably.
Jagan’s Three Capitals Proposal: A Costly Mistake?
Among Rao’s most blunt critiques was his assessment of Jagan’s controversial three capitals plan. Calling it a “colossal disaster”, he claimed the proposal backfired badly, damaging Jagan’s public image and political credibility. Rao asserted that this, coupled with Jagan’s lack of impactful policy decisions, contributed to the YSRCP leader’s declining popularity among voters.
Final Thoughts: A Hope for Better Governance
Adi Seshagiri Rao no longer remains politically active, yet his views do not lose meaning because of a deep understanding that he has over the political background of Andhra Pradesh. What many citizens share is reflected through his emotional outcry at Naidu’s swearing-in ceremony: hope and relief regarding the future prospects of the state.
With Chandrababu Naidu re-elected, Andhra Pradesh once again has something to look up to, like progress, innovation, and further development, because of Rao and many others feeling hopeful about that.
