Ammaku Vandanam scheme has ignited a wave of criticism and counter-criticism among political parties. YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu accused AP PCC chief Sharmila of launching a campaign to support Chandrababu Naidu due to personal grievances within her family, specifically targeting her sister-in-law Bharathi and her brother Jagan.
In a sharp rebuttal, Sharmila criticized YSRCP leaders for their misinterpretation of her actions. She clarified that their request for Chandrababu to address the Ammaku Vandanam circular news in the Sakshi paper was not an indication of Congress aligning with him. Instead, she emphasized that their demand for clarity on the GO.29 was to ensure the scheme benefits all children in a household.
“YSRCP leaders need to listen carefully,” Sharmila stated. “We asked Chandrababu to clarify the witness’s story because there is no clarity in GO.29. We demanded that the scheme should cover as many children as there are in the house. The government’s quick response to our press conference shows the urgency of the matter.”
Sharmila issued an open challenge to YSRCP leaders, reminding them of Jagan’s unfulfilled promise before the 2019 elections to support families with two children, a promise she had campaigned for statewide. She highlighted that their campaign included promises such as giving Rs 15,000 per child under the Amma’s Vodi scheme, enforcing a complete liquor ban, completing the Jalayagnam project, and achieving special status for the state.
“Why were these promises not fulfilled?” she asked. “Why did you campaign with me if you didn’t intend to deliver Rs 15,000 to each child? Why propagate promises of a complete liquor ban, the completion of Jalayagnam, and special status if they were not genuine? Are you ready for an open debate on this?”
